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Legal dispute over Karur stampede victim compensation

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Following a stampede during a TVK political rally in Karur in September 2025 that killed 41 people, the Tamil Nadu government issued orders to provide compassionate government jobs to the families of the victims. In July 2026, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court set aside these orders, ruling that the appointments violated Articles 14 and 16 of the Indian Constitution regarding equality and equal opportunity in public employment. The High Court warned that such decisions could open “floodgates” for similar demands and suggested alternative forms of relief, such as financial aid or skills training. In August 2026, the Supreme Court of India issued an interim stay on the Madras High Court’s ruling. ~~The~~ A Supreme Court bench ~~requested notice from the Tamil Nadu chief secretary~~ comprising Justices JB Pardiwala and K Vinod Chandran questioned the basis for preventing the state from offering relief to the families, ~~with Justice JB Pardiwala remarking on~~ particularly in cases where a family had lost its sole breadwinner. The Court has issued notices to the ~~government’s authority~~ Tamil Nadu chief secretary and other respondents to ~~implement policy decisions following a tragedy.~~ further examine the matter.

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