Karur: The Madras High Court on Friday allowed the Tamil Nadu government to go ahead with issuing government job appointment orders to the families of those who lost their lives in the Karur stampede. At the same time, the court made it clear that the appointments will remain subject to the outcome of the case currently pending before it.
The order came just ahead of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s visit to Karur, where the government distributed appointment orders as part of its relief package for the victims families. While permitting the programme to continue, the court said the appointments should not be treated as final and would be open to review depending on its eventual verdict.
The case reached the High Court after a petition questioned the state’s decision to provide government jobs to the victims families. The petitioner argued that such appointments should be based on a uniform policy and not be granted selectively following a particular incident.
Without stopping the government’s move, the court chose a middle path. It allowed the appointment orders to be issued so that families do not have to wait for relief, but clarified that the appointments would not create permanent rights until the legal challenge is decided.
Following the court’s order, Chief Minister Vijay handed over appointment orders to 32 next of kin of those who died in the stampede. Speaking at the event, he described the tragedy as one of the darkest moments of his public life and assured the families that the government would continue to stand by them. He also announced that a memorial would be built to honour those who lost their lives.
The Karur stampede took place on September 27, 2025, during a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) political rally at Velusamypuram in Karur district. A huge crowd had gathered to see Vijay, and the situation quickly spiralled out of control, leading to a deadly stampede.
The tragedy claimed 41 lives and left more than 100 people injured, triggering widespread criticism over crowd management and event planning. Investigations into the incident have since examined whether organisers and authorities followed the required safety measures, with multiple cases registered and a CBI probe underway.
The government’s decision to offer jobs to the victims’ families has also become part of the ongoing legal battle. The High Court’s latest order does not settle that issue but allows the relief measure to continue for now, with the appointments remaining subject to the court’s final ruling.
For the bereaved families, the decision provides immediate support at a time when many are still coping with the loss of their loved ones. The larger legal questions, however, are expected to be addressed when the High Court takes up the matter again in the coming hearings.Madras High Court Gives Green Signal For TN Government To Offer Jobs To Karur Stampede Victims Families, Puts Final Decision On Hold
Karur: The Madras High Court on Friday allowed the Tamil Nadu government to go ahead with issuing government job appointment orders to the families of those who lost their lives in the Karur stampede. At the same time, the court made it clear that the appointments will remain subject to the outcome of the case currently pending before it.
The order came just ahead of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s visit to Karur, where the government distributed appointment orders as part of its relief package for the victims families. While permitting the programme to continue, the court said the appointments should not be treated as final and would be open to review depending on its eventual verdict.
The case reached the High Court after a petition questioned the state’s decision to provide government jobs to the victims families. The petitioner argued that such appointments should be based on a uniform policy and not be granted selectively following a particular incident.
Without stopping the government’s move, the court chose a middle path. It allowed the appointment orders to be issued so that families do not have to wait for relief, but clarified that the appointments would not create permanent rights until the legal challenge is decided.
Following the court’s order, Chief Minister Vijay handed over appointment orders to 32 next of kin of those who died in the stampede. Speaking at the event, he described the tragedy as one of the darkest moments of his public life and assured the families that the government would continue to stand by them. He also announced that a memorial would be built to honour those who lost their lives.
The Karur stampede took place on September 27, 2025, during a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) political rally at Velusamypuram in Karur district. A huge crowd had gathered to see Vijay, and the situation quickly spiralled out of control, leading to a deadly stampede.
The tragedy claimed 41 lives and left more than 100 people injured, triggering widespread criticism over crowd management and event planning. Investigations into the incident have since examined whether organisers and authorities followed the required safety measures, with multiple cases registered and a CBI probe underway.
The government’s decision to offer jobs to the victims’ families has also become part of the ongoing legal battle. The High Court’s latest order does not settle that issue but allows the relief measure to continue for now, with the appointments remaining subject to the court’s final ruling.
For the bereaved families, the decision provides immediate support at a time when many are still coping with the loss of their loved ones. The larger legal questions, however, are expected to be addressed when the High Court takes up the matter again in the coming hearings.
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