This document contains the Supreme Court of India's judgement in the case of The State of Punjab vs Anshika Goyal. It addresses the High Court's directives regarding reservation quotas for children of terrorist-affected persons and sports quotas in medical and dental college admissions. The judgement clarifies the extent to which courts can issue writs of mandamus to compel state governments to provide specific reservation percentages, particularly concerning policy decisions made by the state. This is essential reading for legal professionals and policymakers interested in reservation laws and administrative law.