Tamil Nadu compensation
Madras High Court Orders Tamil Nadu to Pay 30% Compensation for Unrecovered Stolen Gold in Landmark Victim Rights Ruling
Nov 26, 2025 01:45 am CST
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has mandated that the Tamil Nadu Government must compensate victims of unresolved theft cases with 30% of their stolen gold's value. Justice B Pugalendhi's landmark ruling establishes this as a constitutional obligation when investigations remain "undetected" after years of ineffective police work. The judgment also implements comprehensive police accountability reforms including mandatory victim notification, specialized investigation teams, and enhanced training programs for investigating officers.
Tamil Nadu Stampede Tragedy: 40 Dead Including Children at Actor Vijay's Political Rally
Sep 29, 2025 12:37 am CST
A devastating stampede at actor-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam rally in Tamil Nadu's Karur has claimed 40 lives, including 10 minors, and injured around 100 people. The tragedy occurred when the crowd of nearly 27,000 - far exceeding the permitted 10,000 - surged forward to see the popular actor. Compensation has been announced for victims' families as authorities investigate the deadly incident that has left numerous families shattered.