The Supreme Court's five-judge bench, led by Justice Ashok Bhushan, ruled that the law granting quota to the Maratha community beyond 50% breaches...
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The Supreme Court's five-judge bench, led by Justice Ashok Bhushan, ruled that the law granting quota to the Maratha community beyond 50% breaches the principle of equality. It also stated that the state did not provide sufficient extraordinary reasons to classify Marathas as a socially and economically backward class (SEBC). The bench upheld the 102nd constitutional amendment, affirming that only the Central Government has the authority to identify SEBCs. States cannot maintain separate SEBC lists; this power lies solely with the President, who must be guided by the National Commission on Backward Classes.
Based on this ruling, which course of action is likely for the Maharashtra government?
(I) Maharashtra government will request the Centre to recognize Marathas as a socially and economically backward class.
(II) Maharashtra government will support the Central Government by imposing conditions to consider this law.
(III) Maharashtra Chief Minister will meet the President of India to advocate for Marathas to be classified as socially and economically backward class.