Compassionate Jobs for Karur Stampede Victims’ Kin: Madras High Court’s Verdict

The Madras High Court allowed Tamil Nadu to issue compassionate appointment orders to families of the 41 Karur stampede victims but directed that the jobs remain temporary, subject to the outcome of pending proceedings. The Court declined to interfere with the government’s policy decision at this stage.

Stop Making False Accusations: DMK Moves Supreme Court to Restrain TVK Leaders From Making Public Statements On Karur Stampede

The DMK moved the Supreme Court seeking directions to restrain TVK leaders, including Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, from making public statements or false accusations over the Karur stampede. The plea also claimed several accused later became Tamil Nadu ministers after the 2026 Assembly elections.

Karur Stampede: Vijay Cites Supreme Court Criticism to Question Madras HC’s SIT Order, Accuses CM Stalin of “Peddling Lies”

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.”

Karur Stampede Shock: TN BJP Leader Demands CBI Probe into Vijay’s TVK Rally Tragedy

A BJP leader from Tamil Nadu has approached the Supreme Court, seeking a CBI investigation into the September 27 Karur stampede at a TVK rally that killed 41 and injured over 60. The plea also requests higher compensation from the state and TVK leadership.