Supreme Court Censures Madras HC Judge
The Supreme Court criticised Justice N Senthilkumar of the Madras High Court for hearing petitions related to the TVK rally stampede in Tamil Nadu without jurisdiction.
At least 41 people died during a political rally of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on September 27.
- The Supreme Court ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the incident.
- A Committee headed by Justice Ajay Rastogi will supervise the investigation.
A formal prayer for the probe was not made, but Justice N Senthilkumar ordered a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe.
Author's summary: Supreme Court criticises Madras HC judge over TVK rally case.