DESK BRIEF: States and the Union are disappointed with the Maratha Reservation verdict, will the Union amend the Constitution to reverse it?

The Court has dismissed the review petition on the Maratha judgment. The Union must now begin consultations for a Central OBC List.

DESK BRIEF: One of Bhushan J's latest significant judgments in the Maratha Reservations case typifies his writing style.

Bhushan J's opinions have left an impact on reservation law, while he dealt with multiple COVID relief cases and Ayodhya disputes.

In an order dated 28th June, a five-judge Bench dismissed the application for review on the Maratha judgment.

DESK BRIEF: Looking back at the Court's work in the first half of 2021, dominated by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

We look at the arguments on whether the 50% limit is binding precedent, and its scope in applying it to Maratha reservations.

We look at the rationale and the development of the 50% limit on reservations, which was an issue in the Maratha Reservations case.

We look at the Litigation History of the Maratha Reservations case, before it came before the Supreme Court.

DESK BRIEF: The review petition filed challenging the Maratha Reservation verdict, which might lead to the third round of litigation.

In this set of ‘must reads’, we highlight some of the most insightful analysis within the first month following the Maratha Judgment.

Bhushan J interpreted the 102nd Constitution Amendment Act purposively whereas Bhat J interpreted the Amendment strictly based on its text.