Supreme Court stays Madras HC order that struck down jobs for Karur stampede victims' kin

The Supreme Court has granted interim relief to the Tamil Nadu government by staying a Madras High Court order. The HC had earlier struck down the state government's decision to provide employment to relatives of Karur stampede victims. The apex court questioned the basis for challenging the government's compassionate employment policy for affected families. The High Court had quashed the appointments citing existing guidelines and concerns over setting precedents for future demands. The matter will now proceed further before the Supreme Court.