Madras High Court Orders Tamil Nadu Government to Issue Political Rally SOPs Following Deadly Stampede

Oct 27, 2025 04:54 pm CST

The Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu government to publish comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures for political rallies within 10 days, following the tragic Karur stampede that claimed 41 lives at a TVK event. The court's intervention comes amid allegations of selective restrictions and delayed permissions for political gatherings across the state.