Background: The Rajasthan High Court recently heard a PIL filed by a social activist, seeking directions to the state government to implement a policy for the rehabilitation of manual scavengers. Parties: The PIL was filed by the activist, while the respondents included the state government and the social welfare department. Legal issues: The main issue before the court was whether the state government was liable to implement a policy for the rehabilitation of manual scavengers. Court observations: The court directed the state government to implement the policy, observing that the rehabilitation of manual scavengers was a matter of social justice and equality. Significance: The order is significant as it provides relief to manual scavengers who had been struggling to secure alternative employment. The court's decision also highlights the need for the government to implement policies aimed at promoting social justice and equality.