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The Marathas’ Demand for Reservation: A Litigation History [2014-21]

The Court has struck down reservation for Marathas, after 3 attempts in the 4th round of litigation on the issue. Will there be Attempt 4?

26th May 2021

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Ambedkar and the Quantum of Reservation

A speech by Ambedkar in the Constituent Assembly on the quantum of reservation played a critical role in the Maharashtra Reservation case.

20th May 2021

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Summer Session 2021 Review

The Session was dominated by COVID-related cases, and tackling pendency. Maratha reservations were struck down, and Ramana took over as CJI.

18th May 2021

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Maratha Reservations Struck Down: Judgment Matrix

Judgment breakdown: The 50% limit on reservation was unanimously affirmed. The 102nd Amendment took away States' power to recognise OBCs.

12th May 2021

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SCO Explains: Maratha Reservations (Part 2)

In this episode of SCO Explains, we look at second part of the Supreme Court's judgment in Jaishri Laxmanrao Patil v. Union of India.

31st Mar 2021

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SCO Explains: Maratha Reservations (Part 1)

In this episode of SCO Explains, we look at first part of the Supreme Court's judgment in Jaishri Laxmanrao Patil v. Union of India.

31st Mar 2021

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Maratha Reservation: Eroding Legal Precedent?

DESK BRIEF: After a five-month COVID induced hiatus, the Supreme Court returns to the Maratha Reservation case.

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15th Jul 2020

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Maratha Reservation & Judicial Review II

The Court's power to review the legislative wisdom and findings of expert committees is limited

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28th May 2020

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Maratha Reservation & Judicial Review I

The Maratha Reservation case offers yet another opportunity for the Court to lay down the law relating to SEBC reservations

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26th May 2020

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