The Supreme Court convened its Grand Bench on Wednesday to consider disputes over a Civil Code provision for less inheritance for illegitimate children, indicating it may reverse its earlier interpretation of the provision as constitutional.
The top court convenes the Grand Bench when it plans to change its interpretation of the Constitution or reverse a legal precedent.
The court is expected to make a final decision, possibly by autumn, to interpret the Civil Code provision as running counter to the Constitution, which guarantees equality for all under the law.