Supreme Court Blocks DMK Plea Against Vijay’s Karur Visits on July 8

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to entertain a plea filed by the DMK that sought to restrain Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay from visiting families of the Karur stampede victims. The bench said courts cannot be used as political platforms and questioned how visiting victims amounted to influencing witnesses. Vijay is scheduled to visit Karur on July 10 to distribute government orders on compassionate appointments and other benefits to families of the deceased and injured.

Why the DMK filed the petition

The DMK alleged that Vijay’s visit to Karur could interfere with the ongoing investigation into the September 27, 2025 stampede that killed 41 people and injured 142. The party argued that Vijay was trying to create a particular image by distributing compensation despite courts barring media comments on the case. Senior advocate Ranjit Kumar told the bench that the accused were making statements to create an impression they were providing relief.

The Supreme Court’s sharp rebuke

Justices KV Viswanathan and Alok Aradhe questioned how the court could regulate a chief minister’s travel or implead a political opponent in a case. The bench asked the DMK how visiting victims amounted to influencing witnesses. The judges remarked that the petition turned the court into a political arena rather than allowing parties to fight it out outside. The bench suggested the DMK withdraw the petition, which it subsequently did.

What happens next for the Karur case

The case was initially investigated by state police but has been transferred to the CBI. Vijay has been called for questioning twice by the CBI, though the agency has not yet submitted its final report. The stampede occurred during a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam rally, and the case remains under investigation while Vijay continues his political activities.

Final Thoughts

The Supreme Court’s refusal to entertain the DMK plea removes a legal barrier to Vijay’s July 10 visit to Karur. The ruling reinforces that courts will not intervene in executive decisions or serve as forums for political disputes between parties.

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