Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Madras HC Cancels Jobs for Karur Stampede Victims
The Madras High Court has cancelled a decision made by the Vijay-led TVK government to give public jobs to the families of people who died in a stampede during a rally.
The stampede happened on September 27, 2025, in Karur, Tamil Nadu, and resulted in 41 deaths.
The Supreme Court later transferred the investigation to the CBI to ensure a fair and independent probe.
The investigation is looking into how the rally was managed, when Vijay arrived, and how the organizers worked with local authorities.
The court said the decision to provide jobs to the families of the victims would set a bad example and could lead to similar demands from other families affected by tragedies.
The Madras High Court cancelled the Vijay-led TVK government's decision to provide public employment to the families of the Karur stampede victims.
The Karur stampede occurred during a rally of TVK chief and actor Vijay on September 27, 2025, leaving 41 people dead.
The Supreme Court transferred the investigation from a state-level SIT to the CBI in October 2025.
The CBI is examining crowd-management arrangements, the timeline of Vijay's arrival, and coordination between party organizers and local authorities.
The court's decision highlights the need for a fair and impartial investigation into the incident.
- Who
- The Madras High Court and the Vijay-led TVK government
- What
- Cancellation of the decision to provide public employment to the families of the Karur stampede victims
- When
- July 27, 2026
- Where
- Karur, Tamil Nadu, India
- Why
- The court found the decision to be potentially unfair or improper, leading to the cancellation.
Government's Decision
High Court's Decision
Employment for Victims' Families
Government's Decision
The Vijay-led TVK government decided to provide public employment to the families of those who died in the Karur stampede.
High Court's Decision
The Madras High Court cancelled the government's decision to provide public employment to the families of the victims.
- Date of Stampede
- September 27, 2025
- Number of Deaths
- 41
- Investigation Agency
- Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
- Date of Supreme Court Transfer
- October 2025
- Investigation Focus
- Crowd-management arrangements, timeline of Vijay's arrival, coordination between party organisers and local authorities
- Date of High Court Decision
- July 27, 2026
- Number of Appointments Cancelled
- 31
Sources
Madras high court quashes order on govt jobs to kin of Karur stampede victims - Telegraph India
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