Background: The Madras High Court recently heard a PIL filed by a student, seeking directions to the state government to implement the reservation policy in medical admissions. Parties: The PIL was filed by the student, while the respondents included the state government and the medical admission authority. Legal issues: The main issue before the court was whether the state government was liable to implement the reservation policy in medical admissions. Court observations: The court directed the state government to implement the reservation policy, observing that the policy was aimed at promoting social justice and equality. Significance: The order is significant as it provides relief to students from reserved categories who had been struggling to secure admission to medical colleges. The court's decision also highlights the need for the government to implement policies aimed at promoting social justice and equality.