Maharashtra govt. asks SC to hold physical hearing in Maratha reservation case

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Jan 20, 2021

7:44PM

Maharashtra govt. asks SC to hold physical hearing in Maratha reservation case

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Maharashtra government today told the Supreme Court to hold a physical hearing in the case pertaining to providing reservation to the Maratha community.

Chairman of the sub committee on Maratha reservation, Ashok Chavan said, virtual hearing should not be held in this case as it requires comprehensive hearing. Chavan said, physical or in person hearings have started in the Bombay High Court and on similar lines the hearing should take place on Maratha reservation.

He said, the Supreme Court has decided to hear the matter on 5th of February. Stating that the matter should be transferred to the larger bench consisting of nine judges, he said, if the matter is transferred to the larger bench then it can help in giving justice to the Maratha community. Chavan said, Maharashtra Chief Minister, Uddhav Thackeray has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to include the issue of Maratha reservation in the ninth schedule as it will provide legal protection.