Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Madras HC Adjourns Karur Stampede Job Pleas
The Madras High Court has postponed the hearing of petitions that are challenging the government's decision to give jobs to the families of people who died in a stampede in Karur.
The stampede happened during a rally led by actor and Chief Minister Vijay on September 27, 2025, and resulted in 41 deaths.
The Supreme Court later transferred the investigation to the CBI and set up a committee to oversee it.
On July 10, 2026, the Chief Minister distributed job appointment orders to 32 families of the victims.
One of the families, who lost their 18-month-old son, sees the job offer as a positive step despite their loss.
The Madras High Court adjourned the hearing of petitions challenging job offers to Karur stampede victims' families to July 27, 2026.
The stampede occurred during a rally led by Chief Minister Vijay on September 27, 2025, resulting in 41 deaths.
The Supreme Court transferred the investigation to the CBI and appointed a monitoring committee.
On July 10, 2026, the Chief Minister distributed job appointment orders to 32 families of the victims.
One of the families, who lost their 18-month-old son, views the job offer as a positive step.
- Who
- Madras High Court, Tamil Nadu Government, Victims' Families, CBI, Justice Ajay Rastogi
- What
- Adjournment of petitions challenging job offers to Karur stampede victims' families
- When
- July 27, 2026 (adjourned hearing), September 27, 2025 (stampede), July 10, 2026 (job distribution)
- Where
- Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, Karur, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- To provide public employment to the families of those who died in the Karur stampede and to ensure a fair and impartial investigation into the tragedy.
Petitioners Challenging Job Offers
Government and Victims' Families
Validity of Job Offers
Petitioners Challenging Job Offers
The petitions argue that the job offers are politically motivated and not in line with standard procedures.
Government and Victims' Families
The government and victims' families view the job offers as a compassionate measure to support those affected by the tragedy.
- Date of Stampede
- September 27, 2025
- Number of Deaths
- 41
- Investigation Agency
- Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
- Monitoring Committee
- Three-member committee headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice Ajay Rastogi
- Date of Job Distribution
- July 10, 2026
- Number of Job Appointment Orders
- 32