Bombay HC Bench recuses from hearing pleas against Maratha Quota

A division bench of the Bombay High Court on Monday recused itself from hearing a set of petitions that challenge the Maharashtra government's move to issue Kunbi caste certificates to members of the Maratha community for availing reservation benefits.

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The petitions were listed before a bench of Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Sandesh Patil. At the outset, Justice Patil said he would not be able to hear the matters, leading the bench to recuse without providing a reason. The petitions will now be placed before the bench of Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Ankhad for hearing in due course.

WHO FILED THE PETITIONS?

Five petitions were filed by groups and individuals from the Other Backward Classes (OBCs), including:

KUNBI SENA

Maharashtra Mali Samaj Mahasangh

Ahir Suvarnkar Samaj Sanstha

Sadanand Mandalik

Maharashtra Nabhik Mahamandal