The Excessive Courtroom handed the judgment on petitions difficult the federal government’s determination to supply employment to the households of the 41 individuals who died within the September 2025 stampede at a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) rally in Karur.
The tragedy is presently being investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
After the TVK led by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay got here to energy following the Tamil Nadu Meeting elections held in April 2026, the State determined to provide jobs to the kin of those that died within the stampede.
The petitions earlier than the Excessive Courtroom argued that compassionate appointments are ordinarily ruled by strict guidelines relevant to the dependants of presidency staff who die whereas in service.
It was additionally argued that the households had already acquired ex gratia compensation and granting employment whereas the CBI investigation was pending, might affect materials witnesses.
