SC To Hear Plea Against 10% Quota Bill On April 8

The Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned for April 8 a bunch of pleas challenging the Constitution Amendment that gives 10 per cent reservation in jobs and education for economically weaker section of the general category.

Senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan, appearing for one of the petitioners, told the bench of Justice S A Bobde and Justice S Abdul Nazeer that court should not delay the case, as this will lead to “massive appointments.”

Dhavan also sought setting up of Constitution Bench to hear the case saying the issue involves basic structure and will have to be heard by five-judge Constitution Bench.