SC: 'Something Wrong' at Madras HC in Karur Stampede Case

• Supreme Court criticized the Madras High Court's handling of the Karur stampede case, stating "something is wrong" after reviewing a report from the HC Registrar General.
• The case concerns a stampede on September 27 during a rally by actor-turned-politician Vijay's party (TVK) in Karur, which resulted in 41 deaths.
• The Supreme Court had previously questioned the Madras HC's jurisdiction and method in forming an SIT and ordered a CBI inquiry into the incident in October.
• Tamil Nadu government blamed the TVK party's negligence for the stampede and accused the Supreme Court of violating natural justice by ordering a CBI probe prematurely.
• TVK challenged the High Court's SIT order and sought an independent inquiry by a former Supreme Court judge.

Why It Matters: SC raises serious concerns about Madras HC's conduct in Karur stampede case.