Background: The Madras High Court recently heard a petition filed by a students' organization seeking implementation of the reservation policy in universities in Tamil Nadu. Parties: The petition was filed by the students' organization, while the respondents included the State Government and the universities. Legal issues: The main issue before the court was whether the State Government had failed to implement the reservation policy in universities, thereby depriving eligible students of their rightful seats. Court observations: The court observed that the State Government had failed to implement the reservation policy, which was a constitutional obligation. The court directed the State Government to implement the policy forthwith. Significance: The order is significant as it highlights the need for the State Government to fulfill its constitutional obligations towards marginalized communities. The court's direction is likely to benefit thousands of students from reserved categories who were denied admission due to the non-implementation of the policy. The case may have a positive impact on the education sector in Tamil Nadu and may prompt other states to take similar steps to implement the reservation policy in universities.