The Bombay High Court declined to stay Maharashtra’s GR allowing Marathas with Kunbi lineage proof to obtain caste certificates. Petitioners argued it could affect OBC reservation entitlements.
The Bombay High Court will resume hearings on challenges to the 2024 Maratha reservation law starting July 18, 2025. This law grants reservations in jobs and education to the Maratha community. A special three-judge bench will review all arguments anew, maintaining an interim order on admissions and jobs until a final verdict.
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Today, On 1st July, The Bombay High Court criticized the reckless pleadings in petitions challenging the Maratha reservation, emphasizing their significant impact on the state’s population. The court commenced final hearings on the matter, reviewing the constitutional validity of the 10% reservation and considering the inclusion of the Maharashtra State Backward Class Commission. Some petitioners argue against the Maratha community’s qualification as a backward group and the state’s reservation cap.
