Case Summary
Vasu.K.P filed a petition challenging the election result of Ward No.IV in Mannathuparamba due to improper reception of invalid votes. The case involved voters being excluded and added in different wards resulting in a tie between Vasu.K.P and Viswanathan.K.P.
Judgment Outcome
Judgment Favored
Plaintiff
Relief Granted
Declaration of election of the first respondent as void
Case Type
Original Petition (Election)
Final Judgment
No
Why Plaintiff Won:
Improper reception of invalid votes significantly impacted the election result, as four void votes were cast.
Improper reception of invalid votes significantly impacted the election result, as four void votes were cast.
Judgment Evidence:
Parties Involved
Plaintiffs
Vasu.K.P (37 years)
Kalathumpadi House, Edayoor amsom desom, Post Edayoor North, Pin: 676 552, Tirur Taluk
Defendants
Viswanathan.K.P (40 years)
Kottamparapadi House, Peedikapadi, Edayoor amsom, Post Edayoor North, Pin: 676 552, Tirur Taluk
Jayadevan.M.P (35 years)
Manakkalpadi House, Cheenichode, Edayoor amsom, Post Edayoor North, Pin: 676 552, Tirur Taluk
Vasudevan.P (39 years)
Puthanayi House, Pookattil, Edayoor amsom, Post, Pin: 676 552, Tirur Taluk
Reliefs
Relief Type:
Declaration
Outcome:
Granted
Description:
Declaration of election of the first respondent as void
Evidence:
Documents & Evidence
Document Type:
Voters list
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Panchayath Election 2015 records
Reference:
A1
Document Type:
Marked copy of voters list
Submitted By:
Defendant
Relevance:
Evidence of invalid votes reception
Reference:
X1(a)