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HC dismisses plea for rejig of bench hearing Maratha reservation challenge
Bombay HC dismisses plea to reconstitute bench hearing Maratha reservation petitions, rejecting concerns about bias, emphasizing impartiality.
Updated on Apr 17, 2024 08:48 AM IST
Sahyaja MS
Show your strength, defeat those against quota: Jarange-Patil to Marathas
At Antarwali, Jarange-Patil sits on the dais that was set up for his hunger strike and interacts with visitors seeking his counsel on various subjects
Updated on Apr 17, 2024 08:57 AM IST
Plea in HC urges reconstitution of the bench hearing Maratha quota
Plea seeks reconstitution of Bombay HC bench hearing Maratha reservation petitions due to alleged bias, emphasizing importance of impartiality
Updated on Apr 16, 2024 10:00 AM IST
Sahyaja MS
Do not stay implementation of Maratha quota law: State to HC
Maharashtra govt urges Bombay HC not to stay 10% reservation for Marathas in public employment/education, citing exceptional circumstances and detailed study.
Updated on Apr 07, 2024 07:24 AM IST
HC seeks State’s response to petitions challenging Maratha reservation
Bombay HC seeks govt's response on PIL challenging 10% Maratha reservation in public jobs/education. Multiple intervenors allowed. Govt given 4 weeks to reply.
Updated on Mar 08, 2024 07:32 AM IST
Sahyaja MS
Another Maratha Reservation Bill: Is history being repeated?
The agitators are at a crucial juncture. Their demands must go beyond reservation – for a caste census, a scientific study, and against caste and patriarchy
Updated on Feb 28, 2024 04:25 PM IST
Monday Musings: Polls ahead, who will benefit most from Jarange-Patil’s protest?
Jarange Patil’s latest assertiveness reached a new peak with sensational allegations on Sunday, claiming that Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis sought to eliminate him
Updated on Feb 26, 2024 08:24 AM IST
How has Maharashtra argued its case to take reservations from 52% to 62%?
Maharashtra passes bill proposing 10% quota for Marathas in government jobs and education, increasing state's overall reservation to 62%.
Updated on Feb 21, 2024 07:14 AM IST
State working for welfare of all backward communities: Guv Bais
Governor Bais highlighted Maharashtra's 10% Maratha reservation bill, FDI leadership, and welfare schemes for backward communities in his legislative address.
Updated on Feb 21, 2024 06:58 AM IST
Maharashtra assembly passes bill for 10% reservation to Marathas
The bill cites the findings of the State Commission of Maharashtra for Backward Class as the grounds for the reservation
Updated on Feb 20, 2024 04:59 PM IST
How the Maharashtra govt argued to increase reservation in state from 52% to 62%
The Maharashtra State Commission for Backward Classes, headed by (retired) Justice Sunil Shukre, submitted its 550-page report on the issue last Friday
Published on Feb 20, 2024 03:19 PM IST
Afternoon briefing: 10% quota proposed for Marathas; more news
A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items you should check out.
Published on Feb 20, 2024 01:15 PM IST
Bill to provide 10% quota for Marathas to be tabled in Maharashtra assembly
The bill seeks to provide the Maratha community 10% quota in educational institutes and jobs above the existing 62% reservation in Maharashtra
Published on Feb 20, 2024 12:59 PM IST
Maharashtra government proposes 10% quota for Marathas in education and jobs
The law is expected to be on the lines of the Maharashtra State Reservation for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) Act 2018.
Published on Feb 20, 2024 11:54 AM IST
HT News Desk | Reported by Surendra P Gangan
Maratha quota expected to be 10-12%; lower than last time
The basis of the law will be the report of the Maharashtra State Commission for Backward Classes (MSCBC), which has termed the Maratha community “backward” and reportedly recommended a separate quota for it
Updated on Feb 18, 2024 06:16 AM IST
How state plans to steer away from 2018 pitfalls
The Maharashtra state government is planning to enact a new law for Maratha reservation in jobs and education on February 20, with a focus on calculating representation accurately and preparing the list of backward classes. The previous law was quashed by the Supreme Court for violating the 50% cap on reservation and failing to prove the backwardness of the community. The government hopes that the new law will be successful, but officials are skeptical about its legality.
Updated on Feb 17, 2024 08:06 AM IST
Marathas are backward, concludes backward class commission
The Maharashtra State Commission for Backward Classes has submitted a report stating that Marathas are socially and economically backward
Updated on Feb 17, 2024 07:34 AM IST
OBC outfit challenges govt decision on Kunbi certificates in HC
A petition has been filed in the Bombay High Court challenging the Maharashtra government's decision to give Kunbi certificates to Marathas and their blood relatives. The petition also challenges all resolutions issued by the state government for Maratha reservation. The petitioner argues that these decisions contravene the law and deprive the OBC community of its rights. The High Court has admitted the petition, and a caveat has been filed by Maratha outfits in response.
Updated on Feb 01, 2024 06:56 AM IST
The Maratha agitation may rewrite the rules on certifying caste
The Marathas seeking OBC reservation under the Kunbi caste are appeased for now. But the draft notification introduces a new way of establishing caste identity
Updated on Feb 09, 2024 06:06 PM IST
Maratha survey: Ticklish questionnaire, reluctant public make exercise painful
It is a challenging task as there is confusion among a section of public about the survey while others are refusing to part with information.
Updated on Jan 30, 2024 12:58 PM IST
Morning briefing: Union minister warns unrest on Maratha quota
A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items you should check out.
Published on Jan 29, 2024 08:58 AM IST
Union minister warns of unrest after Shinde govt's decision on Maratha agitation
Minister said the move would lead to unrest in the state, adding that the decision would lead to suppression of the Maratha community.
Published on Jan 29, 2024 08:46 AM IST
Will Eknath Shinde’s move lead to Maratha Vs OBC war in state?
Shinde's ability to lead the ruling alliance against the MVA coalition has been questioned, as also his capacity to run the government.
Updated on Jan 28, 2024 10:05 AM IST
Maratha quota stir ends as govt accepts demand
The Maharashtra government has accepted the demand of Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange-Patil to extend OBC quota benefits to the community.
Updated on Jan 28, 2024 04:31 AM IST
Faisal Malik, Mumbai
Civic body staff on survey duty face resistance
Staff conducting a survey to assess the backwardness of Marathas in Mumbai are facing resistance from housing societies, grinding work at the civic body to a halt.
Updated on Jan 24, 2024 08:28 AM IST
HT reviewer Lamat R Hasan picks her favourite read of 2023
The anecdotes about chieftains and their chelas, the ode to Farrukhabad, and the art of expressing time through chronograms make Tarikh-i-Farrukhabad a compelling read
Updated on Dec 22, 2023 07:40 PM IST
Lamat R Hasan
Govt requests Jarange Patil to extend deadline for Maratha quota
Rural development minister Girish Mahajan and Employment Guarantee Scheme minister Sandeepan Bhumare met Jarange-Patil in Jalna on Saturday with the request. The government delegation apprised Jarange-Patil about the steps being taken for the restoration of the quota and to issue Kunbi certificates to the Marathas
Updated on Dec 17, 2023 07:58 AM IST
Govt to form SIT to probe Beed violence
The state government of Maharashtra will form a special investigation team (SIT) to probe recent violence in Beed district during a protest for Maratha reservation. Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that 101 accused are still at large. Opposition members blamed the violence on intelligence failure and police inaction, demanding a judicial probe. Fadnavis stated that criminals were involved in the violence and denied claims of innocence for those booked. He also stated that the SIT will be formed within two days.
Updated on Dec 16, 2023 08:12 AM IST
Gloves are finally off between uncle and nephew
After Ajit’s first address to his faction’s workers soon after taking oath as deputy chief minister, he had stopped personally attacking his uncle. But latest developments indicate that he is out to finish Pawar politically. His announcement of contesting four Lok Sabha seats including Pawar family pocket-borough Baramati confirms this. It remains to be seen if he fields wife Sunetra or son Parth as is being speculated.
Updated on Dec 04, 2023 06:56 AM IST
Bhujbal faces ‘go back’ slogans in his constituency
NCP minister Chhagan Bhujbal faced protests from Marathas during his visit to hailstorm affected areas in Nashik district. Farmers demand compensation.
Updated on Dec 01, 2023 08:06 AM IST