Frame draft SOP for political meetings, rallies in Tamil Nadu within 10 days: Madras High Court after Karur stampede

Madras HC grants 10 days’ time to TN for framing SOP to regulate road shows, meetings of political parties

The court also said that it would issue an interim SOP if the state failed to come out with the SOP as per its undertaking in the court.

After Karur stampede, Madras HC directs Tamil Nadu govt to frame SOP for political rallies within 10 days

The September 27 stampede, claimed 41 lives during the roadshow conducted by actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)

Frame draft SOP for political meetings, rallies in Tamil Nadu within 10 days: Madras High Court after Karur stampede

Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G. Arul Murugan direct Tamil Nadu government to place the draft SOP before the court on November 11, 2025

Karur stampede fallout: HC directs Tamil Nadu to frame SOP within 10 days on events including roadshows

The Madras High Court has ordered the Tamil Nadu government to create Standard Operating Procedures for public events. This directive comes after a tragic stampede during a political roadshow. The court has given the government ten days to finalize these guidelines. Political parties will not be permitted to hold rallies or roadshows until the SOP is established.

Tamil Nadu Ordered To Formulate SOP For Political Rallies In 10 Days

Tamil Nadu government asked to formulate and publish Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) within 10 days for granting permission to political parties and organisations to hold public rallies across the state.

Karur stampede: Court gives Tamil Nadu 10 days to frame SOP for political rallies

The Madras High Court directed the Tamil Nadu government to frame an SOP within 10 days for granting permission to political meetings, following the Karur stampede that claimed 41 lives during a TVK rally.