A Bombay High Court bench recused itself from hearing petitions against Maharashtra’s decision to grant Kunbi caste certificates to Marathas. The matter will now be placed before Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar’s bench.
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.
On 7th March, The Bombay High Court has issued notice to Maharashtra government over PIL challenging 10% Maratha reservation in jobs and education. Allegations of political motives and breaching the 50% cap on reservations have stirred debate. The court may consolidate related matters for review, pending future applications from involved parties.
The Supreme Court of India has agreed to hear the Maharashtra government’s curative petition challenging the court’s earlier decision to strike down the Maratha quota. This hearing, scheduled for January 24, represents the state’s final legal effort following the dismissal of its review petition. Also read-Supreme Court Intervenes In High-Profile Defamation Dispute Between Karnataka IAS […]
