IndiaIn September 2025, at least 41 people died in a stampede during a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) rally led by actor-turned-politician M.G. Ramachandran (MGR) in Karur district, Tamil Nadu. Following the incident, the Tamil Nadu government granted government jobs to the families of the victims under a compassionate appointments policy. However, the Madras High Court later ruled that these appointments were unconstitutional, violating Articles 14 and 16 of the Indian Constitution, which ensure legal equality and equal opportunities in public employment. The court expressed concern that such decisions could set a precedent for similar claims in the future. Advocate Mohammed Rashid, representing the petitioners, argued that the victims did not meet the eligibility criteria outlined in Supreme Court guidelines for compassionate appointments and that the government's actions were politically motivated rather than lawful.
Bias read (Center): While the issue involves government action and constitutional interpretation, the article presents both the government's rationale and the court's ruling without overtly favoring either side. The framing remains balanced between the legal arguments presented by the advocate and the court's decision.
