"What is the difference between present enactment and earlier enactment that was struck down or is it your argument that it is revalidation of prior Act without removing basis for constitutionality," Justice Kulkarni asked the petitioners.
The challenge to the SEBC Act, 2024, which was based on the recommendations of the Shukre Commission, is likely to be heard April 10 by the Bombay High Court.
Jarange has been demanding Kunbi certificates for all Marathas. He also said that the state government should amend its free education policy to include all Marathas until the benefit of reservation becomes available for the entire community.
In June 2019, the Bombay High Court upheld the constitutional validity of the Maratha quota under the Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) Act, 2018.