Maratha Reservations: Why SCâs Verdict May Still Open the Door to Further Litigation The five-judge bench was unanimous on why the 50% ceiling on reservations should not be breached, but delivered a 3:2 verdict against states having final say on identifying the backward classes. A file photo of the Supreme Court of India. Photo: PTI Rights07/May/2021 The Supreme Courtâs Constitution bench on Wednesday delivered a mixed verdict on reservations, which is likely to invite a backlash both from the political class and disgruntled litigants. The courtâs ruling deals with three crucial issues and on two of them, it seems to have muddied the waters.