KIRAN vs THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA — W.P.(C) No. 187/2025

SUMMARY OF W.P.(C) NO. 187/2025 - KIRAN VS. THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA On 17 March 2025, the case was TAGGED with the lead matter SLP(C) No. 19756/2021, where the Supreme Court is examining issues concerning OBC reservations in Maharashtra local body elections and the constitutional validity of related amendments. Key Points: The petition challenges the constitutional validity of the Maharashtra Municipal Corporations Act and related enactments governing local body elections. The substantive issues involve: - Validity of the Banthia Commission recommendations regarding OBC reservation - Whether reservations for Other Backward Classes can exceed the 50% limit - Delimitation authority and powers under the amended statutory framework - The "triple test" requirement for OBC reservations (established in *Vikas Kishanrao Gawali v. State of Maharashtra*, (2021) 6 SCC 73) Current Status: As of the latest hearing on 23 February 2026, the Supreme Court has: - Scheduled final hearing on 21-22 July 2026 - Directed completion of delimitation by 31 October 2025 - Ordered elections of all local bodies to be conducted by 31 January 2026 - Made clear that no further extensions will be granted - Directed nodal counsel to complete pleadings The case remains pending final hearing on the constitutional validity of the amendments and the proportionality of OBC reservations in local bodies. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.