Supreme Court Orders CBI Investigation Into Karur Stampede; Retired SC Judge To Monitor Probe

The Supreme Court ordered a CBI probe into the Karur stampede incident in Tamil Nadu and appointed a retired SC judge to monitor the investigation. The order underscores the Court’s intervention in cases of significant public concern involving loss of life and alleged administrative failure. The decision reflects judicial oversight to ensure transparency, accountability, and fairness in criminal investigations where state authorities may have conflicts of interest or lapses.