EWS reservations: Constitution bench led by CJI to hear review petitions

The five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on May 9 will hear review petitions challenging the earlier SC verdict upholding the Centre’s decision and validity of the 103rd Constitutional Amendment which provides 10 per cent reservation in government jobs and educational institutions to Economically Weaker Section (EWS). Last year in November, the five-judge Constitution bench by a majority of 3:2 upheld the validity of the Constitution’s 103rd Amendment Act which provides 10 per cent EWS reservation in educational institutions and government jobs. An amendment granting 10 per cent reservations to EWS was upheld on November 7. DMK among others have filed an appeal seeking review of the Supreme Court’s order dated November 7. DMK has stated that since the impugned judgement affects the 133 crore population has sought for “open court hearing.” Another review petition has been filed in the Supreme Court against the judgement upholding the Centre’s decision on EWS issues by Madhya Pradesh Congress leader Jaya Thakur who is the General Secretary of MP Mahila Congress.