Madras High Court formed a Special Investigation Team led by IG Asra Garg to probe the Karur stampede at actor-politician Vijay’s TVK rally on Sept 27 that killed 41 people. The court faulted TVK’s leadership for poor planning and lack of remorse, ordered Karur police to hand over records, and dismissed CBI probe petitions. Tamil Nadu will not allow highway rallies until SOPs are set; essential facilities and crowd-management measures must be provided. Multiple FIRs have been filed and compensation was announced for victims’ families.
The Supreme Court is examining whether Governors can indefinitely delay assent to State Bills, following controversies in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and West Bengal. A Constitution Bench led by CJI B.R. Gavai stressed that Governors “cannot behave like monarchs” or stall governance. The hearings stem from an April 2025 ruling granting a three-month window for assent, after which Bills gain “deemed assent.” The Centre sought clarity via a Presidential Reference under Article 143. With Articles 200–201 at stake, the Court’s decision will shape Centre-State relations and curb gubernatorial inaction.
