Bombay HC Recusal Sparks Debate Over Maratha Reservation
The Bombay High Court recused itself from hearing petitions challenging the Maharashtra government's issuance of Kunbi caste certificates to Marathas, categorizing them under OBC. Filed by Kunbi Sena and others, the petitions argue that the decision is arbitrary and would create chaos by altering caste certificate criteria.
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A division bench of the Bombay High Court has recused itself from hearing petitions that challenge the Maharashtra government's move to issue Kunbi caste certificates to members of the Maratha community, enabling their inclusion in the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category.
The petitions were brought forth by various groups, including the Kunbi Sena and the Maharashtra Mali Samaj Mahasangh, arguing that the decision is unconstitutional and creates confusion by altering the criteria for caste certification.
This decision followed a five-day hunger strike led by Manoj Jarange, highlighting community unrest and prompting a government resolution aimed at addressing the concerns, leading to further unease among existing OBC communities.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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