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The Supreme Court will hear a crucial plea by Tamil actor Vijay's political party seeking an independent investigation into the tragic Karur stampede. The case follows a scathing Madras High Court order that criticized event organizers for abandoning followers during the deadly incident. A Special Investigation Team has been formed to probe the stampede that resulted in 41 fatalities. The court proceedings will also consider a separate petition challenging the current investigation method.

Key Points: SC to Hear TVK's Vijay Plea on Karur Stampede Probe

  • Supreme Court to hear TVK's plea for independent stampede investigation
  • BJP leader Uma Anandan challenges Madras HC's probe decision
  • High Court criticizes Vijay and event organizers for abandoning followers
  • SIT under IPS officer Asra Garg constituted to investigate incident
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SC to hear today TVK's plea for independent probe into Karur stampede

Supreme Court set to review TVK's request for independent judicial inquiry into deadly Karur stampede that claimed 41 lives

"Shockingly, the programme organisers... absconded from the venue, abandoning their own cadres - Justice N. Senthilkumar, Madras High Court"

New Delhi, Oct 10

The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Friday a plea filed by Tamil actor C. Joseph Vijay's political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), seeking an independent inquiry - under the chairmanship of a former Apex Court judge - into the Karur stampede in Tamil Nadu that left 41 people dead and several others injured.

As per the causelist published on the website of the Apex Court, a Bench of Justices J. K. Maheshwari and N. V. Anjaria will hear the matter on October 10.

The Apex Court will also hear a separate special leave petition (SLP) filed by BJP leader Uma Anandan challenging the Madras High Court's refusal to transfer the probe to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

While refusing to proceed further on a petition seeking a CBI investigation, the Madras High Court had constituted an SIT under IPS officer Asra Garg to probe the tragic incident.

In an order passed on September 3, the Madras High Court criticised the political leadership of TVK for abandoning their followers in the aftermath of the deadly incident.

"Shockingly, the programme organisers, including the leader of the political party, absconded from the venue, abandoning their own cadres, followers, and fans. There is neither remorse, nor responsibility, nor even an expression of regret," observed a single-judge Bench of Justice N. Senthilkumar.

The Madras High Court "strongly condemned the conduct of Mr Vijay, the organisers of the event and the members of the political party for fleeing from the scene of occurrence immediately after the mishaps".

"It is incumbent upon such a party to have taken immediate steps to rescue and assist individuals caught in the stampede-like situation arising from the massive crowd in which many children, women, and several young person tragically lost their lives," it added.

The Madras High Court had directed the SIT to conduct an impartial and time-bound investigation and submit periodic updates.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Independent probe is absolutely necessary. The SIT formed by Madras HC might be good, but having a former Supreme Court judge oversee it would bring more credibility. Too many political angles here.
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Arjun K
As a Tamilian, this tragedy breaks my heart. But I must say, while the Supreme Court intervention is welcome, let's not forget the victims' families need immediate support and compensation. The political blame game can wait.
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Sarah B
The High Court's criticism about lack of remorse is spot on. When you organize massive events, safety should be priority number one. This isn't about politics - it's about basic humanity and responsibility.
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Vikram M
Why is BJP leader filing separate petition for CBI probe? This feels like political opportunism. Let the courts decide what's best for proper investigation without political interference from any side.
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Kavya N
Hope the Supreme Court ensures justice for all the victims, especially the children and women mentioned. We need stricter crowd management guidelines for all political events across India. 🙏

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