Madras High Court Rejects CBI Probe in Deadly Vijay Rally Stampede: New Safety Guidelines Issued

Oct 03, 2025 05:10 pm CST

The Madras High Court has dismissed petitions seeking a CBI investigation into the stampede at actor Vijay's political rally that killed 41 people, while issuing new safety guidelines for public gatherings. The court ordered that rallies must not be held near highways and must provide basic facilities like drinking water and toilets, with both the Tamil Nadu government and Vijay's party directed to respond to compensation demands within two weeks.