The Madras High Court has stayed an order of the Tamil Nadu government, which had provided for reservation in medical admissions to government-aided minority institutions. Background: The government had issued an order providing for 50% reservation for students from government-aided minority institutions in medical admissions. Parties: The petitioner, a medical aspirant, had challenged the order, arguing that it was unconstitutional. Legal issues: The court considered the provisions of Article 30 of the Constitution, which guarantees the right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions. Court observations: The court observed that the order was prima facie unconstitutional and that it would cause irreparable harm to the petitioner. Significance: The judgment highlights the importance of ensuring equal opportunities in education and the need for the government to ensure that its policies are in conformity with the Constitution. It also underscores the role of the judiciary in protecting the rights of individuals and ensuring that the government does not act arbitrarily.