No Victory For Vijay In Madras HC: Why Karur Stampede Case Ruling Is A Setback For TVK

Published 27 July 2026 · india

No Victory For Vijay In Madras HC: Why Karur Stampede Case Ruling Is A Setback For TVK Published By, Last Updated: July 27, 2026, 18:39

No Victory For Vijay In Madras HC: Why Karur Stampede Case Ruling Is A Setback For TVK Published By, Last Updated: July 27, 2026, 18:39 IST Why this is a major setback for CM and TVK chief C. Joseph Vijay-led government, News18 explains Rapid Read Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay visits Karur 10 months after the deadly stampede that killed 41. (Source: PTI) The Madras High Court on Monday cancelled the Tamil Nadu government’s decision to grant government jobs on compassionate grounds to the families of victims of the Karur stampede, citing direct violations of constitutional provisions. Why this is a major setback for CM and TVK chief C. Joseph Vijay-led government, News18 explains. WHAT DID MADRAS HIGH COURT SAY The court ruled that the TVK government orders granting these appointments were contrary to Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution, which guarantee equality before the law and equal opportunity in public employment. The court noted that creating a special exception for the stampede victims’ families would unfairly overlook eligible candidates already on standard waiting lists across government departments.

Justices noted that ignoring individuals who have lost family members in harness in favor of the Karur victims would open “floodgates" for endless similar requests, making the appointments inappropriate. WHY THIS IS A SETBACK FOR TAMIL NADU CM VIJAY Vijay had personally visited Karur on July 10, 2026, where he handed over government appointment orders to 32 family members of the victims. The High Court’s cancellation completely nullifies this high-profile rehabilitation effort. Vijay’s political outfit, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has faced immense scrutiny over the incident. Providing compassionate jobs was intended to be a major outreach and goodwill measure for the affected families, making the court’s rejection a direct political and administrative blow. Today, he accused the DMK of being… pic.twitter.com/nKep1Y94Vj— ANI (@ANI) July 10, 2026 The Karur stampede was a deadly crowd crush that occurred on September 27, 2025, at a political rally led by actor-politician Vijay and his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), in Karur, Tamil Nadu, resulting in 41 deaths and over 80 injuries.

Over 27,000 people turned up at Velusamypuram on the Karur-Erode Road to see Vijay, far exceeding the turnout estimates given by party organizers. #WATCH | Fans and supporters of CM C. Joseph Vijay and TVK swarm around his vehicle as he arrives in Karur.During his visit, he will attend government and party events and launch various welfare projects. He will distribute compassionate appointment orders to Karur tragedy… pic.twitter.com/5yg0aAZ3xD — ANI (@ANI) July 10, 2026 Vijay arrived several hours behind schedule, causing the massive crowd to wait in intense heat and leading many to faint from dehydration before the event even began. Supporters climbed makeshift structures, trees, and compound walls to catch a glimpse of the leader; when some of these structures collapsed, panic ensued and triggered a fatal crush. In October 2025, the Supreme Court transferred the probe into the tragedy from a state-level special team to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) under a retired judge-led oversight panel to ensure an independent inquiry.