The Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed implementation of the 2018 Maratha quota law of the state and referred the petitions challenging the law to a larger constitution bench. Speaking at a meeting with representatives of Maratha organizations and a cabinet subcommittee on the issue, Thackeray said all the stakeholders should refrain from indulging in politics and provoking the members of the community. “We will do whatever it takes to give justice to the Maratha community by taking all into confidence. Legal experts, researchers on the Maratha issue were also present at the meeting through video conference. Thackeray said the Maratha quota bill was passed in the state legislature unanimously and was upheld by the Bombay High Court.

Source: Hindustan Times September 12, 2020 02:27 UTC