The Madras High Court on Monday delivered a major legal setback to the government led by Thalapathy Vijay by completely setting aside its decision to provide compassionate government jobs to the families of those who died in the Karur stampede. The ruling has triggered significant discussions across the political landscape of the state.
Violation of Constitutional Rules
In its detailed order, the court explicitly stated that the executive action directly flouted the established constitutional provisions governing public employment. According to the bench, direct recruitment of this nature fails to clear legal scrutiny, rendering the job scheme legally unsustainable.
Background of the Karur Tragedy
The legal dispute traces back to a tragic incident on September 27 of last year, when a massive stampede broke out during a public rally organized by the party chief and actor Thalapathy Vijay. The devastating accident claimed the lives of 41 individuals while leaving numerous others seriously injured. In the wake of that disaster, the administration had announced compassionate employment to support the grieving relatives.
