“Why Rush Elections?” Supreme Court Questions Maharashtra, Urges Pause on Local Body Poll Nominations Amid OBC Quota Row

The Supreme Court asked Maharashtra to consider delaying local body poll nominations while it examines the 27% OBC quota issue. The court warned that continuing the process may complicate elections already under legal scrutiny.

Bombay High Court Bench Steps Aside on Maratha Kunbi Certificate Pleas, Says Petitions to Go Before CJ

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.