Vijay's TVK Challenges Madras HC Order, Moves SC Seeking Independent Probe Into Karur Stampede, Hearing on Oct 10
TVK disputes Madras High Court’s SIT probe, demanding an independent investigation after 41 deaths in Karur stampede during actor Vijay's rally, citing bias in police-led inquiry.
- On Wednesday, the Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam moved the Supreme Court seeking an independent probe led by a former Supreme Court judge into the September 27 Karur stampede.
- On October 3, the Madras High Court ordered a Special Investigation Team led by Asra Garg and criticised TVK leadership for abandoning followers, also banning rallies on state and national highways until SOPs are framed.
- TVK contends the state police probe is biased and asked the Supreme Court to supervise, saying a fair inquiry is impossible by Tamil Nadu police alone and alleging a pre-planned conspiracy.
- Chief Justice B R Gavai's bench has listed TVK's plea for October 10, when the Supreme Court of India will also hear BJP leader Uma Anandan's plea challenging the High Court's refusal of a CBI probe.
- Police said the rally drew 27,000 people, nearly triple expectations, and chaos erupted around 8 p.m. after a seven-hour delay by Vijay, leaving 41 dead and over 60 injured.
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“Why Was This Entertained By Principal Bench?” Supreme Court Questions Madras High Court Over Karur Stampede Orders, Reserves Order - The Commune
The Supreme Court on Friday (10 October 2025) expressed concern over the Madras High Court passing two seemingly conflicting orders in connection with the Karur stampede that claimed 41 lives during a political rally of actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). A Bench of Justices J.K. Maheshwari and N.V. Anjaria was hearing an appeal filed by TVK challenging the October 3 order of the Madras High Court’s principal Bench directing a Special …
Vijay's TVK Identifies Karur Venues For Meeting Stampede Victims' Families
South superstar Vijay's Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party has identified two venues in Karur for his proposed meeting with the families of those who lost their lives in the stampede at his rally last month, party sources have told NDTV.
Karur stampede: Actor Vijay’s TVK moves Supreme Court seeking an independent probe into the September 27 tragedy
The Supreme Court said it will take up the petition when another plea by the father of a Karur stampede victim, challenging the Madras High Court's refusal to transfer the investigation to CBI, is also listed for hearing.
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