The Supreme Court recently dismissed a plea filed by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) seeking to restrain Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C.Joseph Vijay and other officials from making public statements about the Karur stampede case.

The court emphasized that the judiciary cannot be used as a political platform, stating that the CM's right to speak on matters of public interest is protected.

The DMK had argued that Vijay's planned visit to the families of victims on July 10 could influence ongoing investigations and that the distribution of compensation to families and injured parties was improper.The court also criticized the DMK for questioning the CM's visit, highlighting the importance of judicial independence.The Karur incident, which occurred during a political rally in September 2025, resulted in 41 deaths and numerous injuries.

The court's decision underscores the balance between political accountability and judicial impartiality, ensuring that public officials can engage in discourse without undue interference.