The overhaul has caused Israel's worst domestic political crisis in years, with hundreds of thousands of people taking part in huge demonstrations over the past several months.
Monday's scuffles broke out as police moved to control crowds gathering outside Levin's house. A big demonstration is expected outside the court later on Monday.
In its legal response to the petitions, the government has said the Supreme Court has no authority to even review the so-called"reasonableness" amendment to a quasi-constitutional Basic Law, and said the debate could"lead to anarchy".
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