The Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu government to implement the reservation policy in private colleges. Background: The reservation policy provides for 69% reservation for backward classes and scheduled castes and tribes in educational institutions. Parties: The petition was filed by a group of students, while the respondents included the Tamil Nadu government and private colleges. Legal issues: The main legal issue in the case was whether private colleges were bound to implement the reservation policy. Court observations: The high court observed that private colleges were receiving government aid and were therefore bound to implement the reservation policy. Significance: The direction is significant as it ensures that private colleges implement the reservation policy. The case highlights the need for private colleges to promote social justice and equality.