Karur Stampede: SC Questions HC Remarks On Vijay & TVK, 'Conflicting' Orders By 2 Benches

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Karur Stampede: SC Questions HC Remarks On Vijay & TVK, 'Conflicting' Orders By 2 Benches

The top court heard a plea from Vijay's TVK against a Madras High Court order directing formation of SIT to probe the Karur stampede.

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday reserved its order on a plea filed by Tamil actor Vijay's political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), and others, against an order passed by the Madras High Court, directing that an SIT be constituted to probe the Karur stampede in which 41 people were killed.

The matter came up before a bench comprising justices J K Maheshwari and N V Anjaria. The apex court heard submissions from senior counsels appearing for the party, victims, Tamil Nadu government, and others.

During the hearing, the ben