The Rajasthan High Court has directed the state government to implement a scheme for the rehabilitation of orphaned children. Background: The court was hearing a petition filed by a group of petitioners who had highlighted the plight of orphaned children in the state. Parties: The petitioners had approached the court seeking implementation of a rehabilitation scheme. Legal issues: The court considered the issue of whether the state government had a duty to implement a scheme for the rehabilitation of orphaned children. Court observations: The court observed that the state government had failed to implement a scheme for the rehabilitation of orphaned children and directed it to do so. Significance: The order is significant as it highlights the need for state governments to take proactive steps to ensure the welfare and rehabilitation of orphaned children.