The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Supreme Court declines plea to restrain TVK leaders’ remarks on Karur stampede
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Krishnadas Rajagopal
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The Supreme Court of India refused to restrain TVK leaders from making public statements regarding the Karur stampede, citing the importance of free speech. The court advised political rivals to counter such statements with their own speech rather than seeking judicial intervention.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday (July 7, 2026) said restraining Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leaders from making public statements linking political rivals with the Karur stampede may amount to an injunction on “free speech.”
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