Today, On 12th December, The Supreme Court has refused to modify its earlier order suspending the Enquiry Commission probing the Karur stampede case. The Court said the suspension will continue as directed, rejecting calls for reconsideration and stressing judicial consistency and fairness.
The Tamil Nadu government has approached the Supreme Court seeking to withdraw its order for a CBI probe into the Karur stampede that claimed 41 lives, urging continuation of the state-appointed SIT investigation amid escalating political tensions.
Tamil actor and TVK chief Vijay broke his silence on the Karur stampede, attacking CM MK Stalin for “peddling lies” and questioning the Madras High Court’s SIT order citing Supreme Court’s remarks. He said the 2026 polls would be a direct fight between “TVK and DMK.”
Supreme Court directs Karur Stampede victims’ families to approach the CBI over alleged political pressure to withdraw petitions. The bench stressed transparency and fairness in the probe, saying independent investigation is vital to protect public trust.
Today, On 27th October, The Madras High Court directed the Tamil Nadu government to frame a standard operating procedure within 10 days for holding political rallies. The Court clarified that its order will not restrict permissions for meetings outside highways.
The CBI has taken charge of the Karur stampede investigation that claimed 41 lives during Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam rally. The Supreme Court has ordered an impartial probe under a panel led by ex-Justice Ajay Rastogi.
The Madras High Court will hear a petition seeking to include actor and TVK chief Vijay as an accused in the Karur stampede case, which left 41 dead, alleging negligence and violation of safety laws.
Actor-turned-politician Vijay welcomed the Supreme Court’s order for a CBI probe into the Karur stampede that killed 41 people, expressing hope that justice will prevail as the investigation moves under top-level judicial supervision.
The Tamil Nadu government informed the Supreme Court that two petitioners denied to file petitions seeking a CBI investigation into the Karur stampede, highlighting ongoing legal hurdles in pursuing a central probe.
The Supreme Court has transferred the Karur stampede investigation to the CBI, forming a Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by a retired judge to oversee and ensure a transparent, fair, and impartial probe into the tragedy.
