Supreme Court to Hear Challenge Over Karur Stampede Victim Families' Job Appointments

Tamil Nadu has approached the Supreme Court to challenge a High Court decision that struck down job appointments granted to families of victims of the Karur stampede. The High Court had ruled that the appointments were not justified, citing procedural irregularities, while families had been given government jobs as compensation. The petition argues that the High Court erred in its assessment of statutory provisions and the humanitarian intent behind the appointments. The case highlights the ongoing legal scrutiny over compensation measures for disaster victims and the judiciary’s role in safeguarding such benefits.