Goa, Oct. 28 -- The constitutional validity of Goa's 2025 Act of Readjustment has been challenged before the court, with the state government stating that it intends to defend the legislation.

According to Advocate Pravin Phaldesai, the government's reply to the petition is yet to be filed as it awaits a response from the Ministry of Law and Justice.

The petitioners have sought interim relief to prevent the completion of the census exercise mandated under the Act. They have raised constitutional concerns and cited relevant court judgments in support of their plea.

The court is scheduled to take up the matter tomorrow at 2.30 pm for further consideration.

The proceedings are expected to address the petitioners' request for interim reli...