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LLAS. 20.02.2025.WRIT PETITION NO. 9195 OF 2024. The key points from the Judgment are- (subject to interpretation) Parties Involved: The petitioner is Swanubhuti Jeevraj Jain, and the respondents include the State of Maharashtra and various government officials. Legal Representatives: The advocates involved are Mr. Aditya Pratap for the petitioner and Mr. V.M. Mali, AGP for the respondents. Petitioner’s Request: The petitioner seeks a caste certificate based on her mother’s caste and amendments to the relevant forms and portals to allow for this. Court Orders and Decisions: The court has considered various submissions and past orders, including those from February 10, 2025. The court has categorized petitioners based on their qualifications and the nature of their appointments.Petitioner’s Background: The petitioner is a 30-year-old woman whose father belongs to the Jain community (open category) and mother to the Shimpi community (OBC category). The petitioner’s application for a caste certificate based on her mother’s caste was rejected.Legal Arguments: The petitioner argues that the rejection violates Articles 14 and 15 of the Constitution of India and seeks changes to the “Aaple Sarkar” portal to allow caste certificates based on the mother’s caste.Court’s Observations: The court noted that the petitioner has not demonstrated that she was solely raised by her mother or that her father was absent. The court also referenced past judgments emphasizing the need for careful scrutiny in such cases.Final Order: The court dismissed the petition, noting that the petitioner had an advantageous start in life and was attempting to benefit from her mother’s OBC status for competitive exams.