SC to Hear on July 7 Plea Alleging Active Influencing of Witnesses in Karur Stampede Case
DMK says TVK leaders’ remarks could influence witnesses as the CBI probes the Karur stampede that killed 41 people and injured 142.
- The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to urgently hear on Tuesday a Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam plea seeking to bar ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam leaders from making public statements that could "influence material witnesses" in the Karur stampede investigation.
- Regarding the September 27 stampede that killed 41 people and left 142 injured, DMK organising secretary R.S. Bharathi alleged that Cabinet Minister Aadhav Arjuna is shifting blame to former Chief Minister Stalin, claiming the previous government "killed Karur people."
- Bharathi argued that interaction between officials and witnesses, especially while distributing benefits, compromises the Central Bureau of Investigation probe, submitting such conduct by an "accused holding a public office" is prejudicial to the investigation.
- The DMK party seeks a judicial direction to bar Chief Minister Vijay and Minister Arjuna from making public statements, also urging the CBI to register a complaint against Arjuna for "influencing, tampering with witnesses and impeding with the investigation."
- Chief Minister Vijay is reportedly scheduled to visit Karur around July 10 to distribute government benefits, including ex gratia payments of ₹10 lakh, though DMK leaders argue this direct interaction with material witnesses undermines the pending CBI inquiry.
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<p>New Delhi, Jul 6 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to list on July 7 a plea filed by the DMK alleging that ministers in the Tamil Nadu government were "actively influencing" witnesses in the CBI probe into last year's Karur stampede case.</p> <p>A partial working day bench of Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Sheel Nagu agreed to list the matter on Tuesday after senior advocate Huzefa Ahmadi, appearing for DMK Secretary RS Bharati, sou…
SC to hear on July 7 plea alleging active influencing of witnesses in Karur stampede case
The Supreme Court will hear a plea on July 7 alleging Tamil Nadu ministers are actively influencing witnesses in the Karur stampede case, which claimed 41 lives. The court had previously ordered a CBI investigation into the incident. Senior advocate Huzefa Ahmadi presented the application, highlighting concerns about potential witness tampering by individuals now holding ministerial positions. The bench confirmed the hearing for the following da…
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The tragic stampede which took place during TVK chief and actor Vijay's political rally on September 27 in Karur and left 41 persons dead is being investigated by the CBI.
Karur stampede case: SC allows urgent hearing of plea over witness influencing
The Supreme Court will hear an urgent plea alleging attempts to influence witnesses in the Karur stampede case. The petition seeks safeguards to prevent political statements and activity from affecting the CBI probe.
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