Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay New Delhi: Supreme Court Tuesday dismissed a plea by DMK seeking an order restraining Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay from making statements on the Karur stampede and told the party not to use the judicial forum as a political platform to proceed against an adversary. It also asked how a court could tell the elected head of a state what to say.At the outset of the hearing, a bench of Justices K V Viswanathan and Alok Aradhe expressed reservations on entertaining the plea against the CM and other state ministers. “You want the CM’s message to be regulated by SC and fix his itinerary?” the bench said.Senior advocate Ranjit Kumar, appearing for the petitioner, said TVK ministers were making public statements that were creating a “narrative” on the stampede case. He said compensation was being paid to the victims’ families and they were also being given compassionate appointm-ents, hinting that these may influence those who were witnesses. The bench asked how these could affect the investigation.”So you want us to impose an injunction on free speech? You counter their speech with your speech. How does SC, in a matter where it ordered a CBI investigation, allow the impleadment of a political rival?” it said.Kumar referred to SC’s order in the Arvind Kejriwal case, where the then Delhi CM was asked not to make statements, and pleaded that a similar order be passed ag-ainst the TN CM. The bench pointed out the latter was not an accused in the case.When Kumar said Vijay was accused number one, the court asked him to verify the facts as the CM had not been named in the first FIR lodged during DMK govt’s tenure. Senior advocate Neeraj Kishan Kaul, appearing for the respondents, affirmed that Vijay was not an accused.The petitioner then sought the court’s permission to withdraw the plea.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosWATCH: PM Modi Invokes ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’; Indonesia President Admits He Has Indian DNAIndia Set To Supply Two BrahMos Missile Batteries Worth $200 Million To Indonesia: ReportThree Dead, Several Missing After Massive Landslide Near Kerala Tunnel Project SiteWhy Does Mumbai Flood Every Monsoon? The Real Reasons Explained’New Species Of Girgit’: Yogi Adityanath Slams SP, Congress Over Ram Temple Donation Theft CaseWho Was Jaswant Singh Khalra? The Story Behind Diljit Dosanjh’s SatlujThree Key Aides Of Union Minister Bhupender Yadav Relieved In Sudden Administrative MovePM Modi Announces IIM Bangalore’s First Overseas Campus In Indonesia’s Malang RegionSupreme Court Rejects DMK Plea Against Vijay Remarks In Karur Stampede InvestigationPM Modi’s Indonesia Visit : BrahMos, Astra Missiles, Critical Minerals And Big Outcomes123PhotostoriesGauri Spratt brings a Bohemian romance to Sabyasachi’s bridal lehenga at her wedding to Aamir KhanFrom recalling a 72-hour non-stop Kasautii Zindagii Kay shoot to being a strict mom to Palak: When Shweta Tiwari spoke about her journey5 powerful spiritual practices that can strengthen your soul from withinSobhita Dhulipala brings heritage weaves back into the traditional spotlight with this gorgeous Gadwal sareeDid you know your vitamin D3 could be coming from sheep’s wool? Doctor explains how it happens and why it matters5 rain-soaked destinations in India that are magical during the monsoon, and how to explore them safelyFrom SUVs to Hatchbacks: What your rental car choice says about your travel personalityHow to visit 3 countries in one trip: These unique places let travellers cross international borders on footFrom nostalgia to kitchen essentials: Foods NRIs often pack before leaving IndiaEver wondered why popcorn explodes? The science behind your favourite movie snack123Hot PicksArgentina vs EgyptLionel Messi vs Mahamed SalahWayanad LandslideNovak DjokovicNavodaya RegistrationWhere to Watch FIFA World CupMohamed Salah and Magi Sadeq Net WorthQuote of the Day by Saddam HusseinMumbai-Pune expresswayTop TrendingIran-US WarMumbai FloodsBengal Rape CaseFIFA World Cup 2026CBSE Class 10 ResultRam temple donationMumbai rainStock Market TodayMumbai Rain DeathKCET mock seat allotment
New Delhi: Supreme Court Tuesday dismissed a plea by DMK seeking an order restraining Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay from making statements on the Karur stampede and told the party not to use the judicial forum as a political platform to proceed against an adversary. It also asked how a court could tell the elected head of a state what to say.At the outset of the hearing, a bench of Justices K V Viswanathan and Alok Aradhe expressed reservations on entertaining the plea against the CM and other state ministers. “You want the CM’s message to be regulated by SC and fix his itinerary?” the bench said.Senior advocate Ranjit Kumar, appearing for the petitioner, said TVK ministers were making public statements that were creating a “narrative” on the stampede case. He said compensation was being paid to the victims’ families and they were also being given compassionate appointm-ents, hinting that these may influence those who were witnesses. The bench asked how these could affect the investigation.“So you want us to impose an injunction on free speech? You counter their speech with your speech. How does SC, in a matter where it ordered a CBI investigation, allow the impleadment of a political rival?” it said.Kumar referred to SC’s order in the Arvind Kejriwal case, where the then Delhi CM was asked not to make statements, and pleaded that a similar order be passed ag-ainst the TN CM. The bench pointed out the latter was not an accused in the case.When Kumar said Vijay was accused number one, the court asked him to verify the facts as the CM had not been named in the first FIR lodged during DMK govt’s tenure. Senior advocate Neeraj Kishan Kaul, appearing for the respondents, affirmed that Vijay was not an accused.The petitioner then sought the court’s permission to withdraw the plea.
