The Supreme Court has expressed skepticism about the DMK's appeal to impose restrictions on the Chief Minister's engagements. This request emerged from concerns that public statements could skew the CBI investigation into the September 2025 Karur stampede, which resulted in 41 fatalities. Senior counsel contended that the narrative being shaped by ministers was potentially in breach of the CBI inquiry's stipulations, leading to the courts directive for a thorough investigation.

Supreme Court to hear DMK's plea to prevent TVK leaders from influencing witnesses in the ongoing Karur stampede investigation.

Supreme Court to hear plea on July 7 alleging witness tampering by Tamil Nadu ministers in Karur stampede case.