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Supreme Court rebukes DMK over plea against CM Vijay
NDTV··7 Jul
The Supreme Court on July 7, 2026, rebuked the DMK for seeking restrictions on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay's speeches and visits in the Karur stampede case. A bench asked why the court should regulate a chief minister who is not an accused. The DMK withdrew its plea after sharp questioning by Justices KV Viswanathan and Alok Aradhe.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Karur stampede probe remains a charged political issue in Tamil Nadu.
- Court rulings on political speech set limits on opposition legal tactics.
- Victims' families await CBI findings amid competing party narratives.
What's Happening
- Supreme Court criticised DMK's plea against CM Vijay on July 7.
- DMK withdrew the application after the bench's rebuke.
- 41 people died in the September 2025 Karur stampede.
Legal Context
- CBI took over investigation after Supreme Court direction.
- Vijay is not named as an accused in the case.
- TVK won a surprise victory in the April-May 2026 election.
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