Urgent case against tvk THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS (Special Writ Jurisdiction) W.P.M.P.No. of 2025 in W.P. (Crl.) No. ___ of 2025 Senthilkannan S/o Ayyasamy, Raja Nagar 5th cross, Ramanur, Senapiratti, Karur District Tamil Nadu- 639004 … Petitioner/Proposed Respondent Vs 1. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), Represented by its Deputy General Secretary, Mr. CTR.Nirmal Kumar, Plot No.275, Sea Shore Town, 8th Avenue, Panaiyur, ECR, Chennai – 600119. 2.The Director General of Police (HOPF)
 Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
(Special Writ Jurisdiction)
W.P.M.P.No. of 2025
in
W.P. (Crl.) No. ___ of 2025

Senthilkannan
S/o Ayyasamy,
Raja Nagar 5th cross,
Ramanur, Senapiratti,
Karur District
Tamil Nadu- 639004
… Petitioner/Proposed Respondent
Vs
1. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK),
Represented by its Deputy General Secretary,
Mr. CTR.Nirmal Kumar,
Plot No.275, Sea Shore Town,
8th Avenue, Panaiyur,
ECR, Chennai – 600119.

2.The Director General of Police (HOPF)

Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai,
Mylapore,
Chennai – 600 004

… Respondents

AFFIDAVIT ON BEHALF OF THE PETITIONER
I, Senthilkannan, S/o Ayyasamy, residing at Raja Nagar 5th cross, Ramanur, Senapiratti,Karur District Tamil Nadu- 639004 do hereby solemnly affirm and sincerely state as follows:

1. I submit that I am the petitioner herein and I am constrained to approach this Hon’ble Court seeking impleadment in the above writ petition as I am a direct victim of the tragic incident that occurred on 27th September 2025 at Veluswamypuram, Karur, during a political cum-public meeting organized by Mr. Vijay Joseph, Actor turned Politician and Leader of the political party “TVK.” I was present at the said meeting and I was personally injured in the stampede that broke out when the campaign vehicle of the said political leader arrived at the venue. The gathering, which was already overcrowded without barricading or proper police control, surged forward in an uncontrollable manner, and I witnessed with my own eyes the horrifying collapse of men, women, and children who were trampled and suffocated. In all, 39 innocent persons, including women and children, lost their lives in this ghastly incident.

2. I respectfully submit that the tragedy was not a mere accident but the direct result of reckless planning, gross mismanagement, and complete disregard for the safety of the public. The organizers permitted the crowd to gather without restriction, failed to provide adequate barricades, and positioned the campaign vehicle in a manner that provoked a dangerous surge. The factum of deaths and injuries has been duly recorded in Crime No. 855 of 2025 on the file of Karur Town Police Station, where an FIR has been registered under various provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, including Section 105 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder), Section 106 (causing death by negligence), Section 117 and Section 118 (causing hurt and grievous hurt by acts endangering life), and Section 116 (act endangering life or personal safety of others). These provisions clearly bring out the gravity of the criminal liability arising from the incident.

3. I state that the right to life guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution of India is sacrosanct and cannot be endangered by the unregulated conduct of political rallies. While Article 19(1)(b) confers the right to assemble, the Constitution itself permits reasonable restrictions in the interest of public order, morality, and safety. The Karur incident is a stark reminder that the unregulated exercise of this right can have catastrophic consequences, resulting in loss of life and serious injuries. The State has a positive obligation to protect citizens from such dangers by enforcing adequate preventive measures and by refusing permissions for such rallies where there is a clear risk to life and public order.

4. I submit that permitting further rallies by the political party “TVK” and its leader Mr. Vijay, at a time when the Karur tragedy remains under investigation, would amount to placing countless other lives at peril. The public confidence in the State and its machinery would be shaken if, despite the deaths of 39 innocent people, no effective steps are taken to prevent recurrence. The principle that “justice must not only be done but must also be seen to be done” is of utmost relevance here, and unless preventive directions are issued by this Hon’ble Court, the constitutional promise of protection of life under Article 21 will stand betrayed.

5. I respectfully state that this Hon’ble Court has consistently held that prevention is better than cure in matters of public safety, and that balance of convenience must always lie in favour of protecting innocent lives rather than political expediency. The ex gratia announced by the Government and the appointment of a one-man commission of inquiry, though steps in the right direction, are not sufficient to address the recurring danger. Unless strict directions are issued to forbear the 2nd respondent from granting permissions for further political rallies by the same party and leader until accountability is fixed and adequate safety mechanisms are enforced, another tragedy of equal or greater magnitude may occur.

6. I submit that I came to know through media and newspaper that regarding the above incident a FIR has been registered by the concerned jurisdictional police but there doesn’t seem to be any action against the offenders and organisers so far.
It is therefore prayed that this Hon’ble Court may be pleased to implead me as a necessary party to the present writ proceedings and thus render justice.
It is further prayed that this Hon’ble Court may be pleased to direct the Director General of Police/ 2nd respondent, Tamil Nadu to take stringent action against the offenders and organisers in FIR No. unknown registered by the jurisdictional police regarding the stampede incident dated 27.09.2025 and thus render justice.
It is further prayed that this Hon’ble Court may be pleased to issue a direction forbearing the 2nd Respondent from granting permission to conduct any further public meetings, rallies, or political gatherings by the 1st Respondent political party “TVK” and its leader Mr. Vijay until the stampede incident dated 27.09.2025 is fully investigated, responsibility is fixed, and effective safety protocols are ensured and thus render justice.

Solemnly affirmed at Chennai BEFORE ME
On this day of September 2025,
And signed his name in my presence. ADVOCATE: CHENNAI

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
(Special Writ Jurisdiction)
W.M. P.No. of 2025
in
W.P. (Crl.) No. ___ of 2025

Senthilkannan
S/o Ayyasamy,
Raja Nagar 5th cross,
Ramanur, Senapiratti,
Karur District
Tamil Nadu- 639004
… Petitioner/Proposed Respondent
Vs
1.Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK),
Represented by its Deputy General Secretary,
Mr. CTR.Nirmal Kumar,
Plot No.275, Sea Shore Town,
8th Avenue, Panaiyur,
ECR, Chennai – 600119.

2.The Director General of Police (HOPF)

Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai,
Mylapore,
Chennai – 600 004

… Respondents
IMPLEADING PETITION
The Address for services of all addresses and processes on the Petitioner is that of his Counsel M/s S. BHARATHIRAJAN AND JAYAMALAN having office at No.20, Law Chamber, High Court , Chennai 600 104.
For the reasons stated in the accompanying affidavit It is therefore prayed that this Hon’ble Court may be pleased to implead me as a necessary party to the present writ proceedings and thus render justice.
Dated at Chennai this the day of Septemeber ,2O25
COUNSEL FOR PETITIONER

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
(Special Writ Jurisdiction)
W.M. P.No. of 2025
in
W.P. (Crl.) No. ___ of 2025
Senthilkannan
S/o Ayyasamy,
Raja Nagar 5th cross,
Ramanur, Senapiratti,
Karur District
Tamil Nadu- 639004
… Petitioner/Proposed Respondent
Vs
1.Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK),
Represented by its Deputy General Secretary,
Mr. CTR.Nirmal Kumar,
Plot No.275, Sea Shore Town,
8th Avenue, Panaiyur,
ECR, Chennai – 600119.

2.The Director General of Police (HOPF)

Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai,
Mylapore,
Chennai – 600 004

… Respondents
INTERIM DIRECTION PETITION
The Address for services of all addresses and processes on the Petitioner is that of his Counsel M/s S. BHARATHIRAJAN AND JAYAMALAN having office at No.20, Law Chamber, High Court , Chennai 600 104
For the reasons stated in the accompanying affidavit it is prayed that this Hon’ble Court may be pleased to direct the Director General of Police/ 2nd respondent, Tamil Nadu to take stringent action against the offenders and organisers in FIR No. unknown registered by the jurisdictional police regarding the stampede incident dated 27.09.2025 and thus render justice.
Dated at Chennai this the day of Septemeber ,2O25
COUNSEL FOR PETITIONER
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
(Special Writ Jurisdiction)
W.M. P.No. of 2025
in
W.P. (Crl.) No. ___ of 2025
Senthilkannan
S/o Ayyasamy,
Raja Nagar 5th cross,
Ramanur, Senapiratti,
Karur District
Tamil Nadu- 639004
… Petitioner/Proposed Respondent
Vs
1.Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK),
Represented by its Deputy General Secretary,
Mr. CTR.Nirmal Kumar,
Plot No.275, Sea Shore Town,
8th Avenue, Panaiyur,
ECR, Chennai – 600119.

2.The Director General of Police (HOPF)

Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai,
Mylapore,
Chennai – 600 004

… Respondents
INTERIM DIRECTION PETITION
The Address for services of all addresses and processes on the Petitioner is that of his Counsel M/s S. BHARATHIRAJAN AND JAYAMALAN having office at No.20, Law Chamber, High Court , Chennai 600 104.
For the reasons stated in the accompanying affidavit it is prayed that this Hon’ble Court may be pleased to issue a Writ of direction forbearing the 2nd Respondent from granting permission to conduct any further public meetings, rallies, or political gatherings by the 1st Respondent political party “TVK” and its leader Mr. Vijay until the stampede incident dated 27.09.2025 is fully investigated, responsibility is fixed, and effective safety protocols are ensured and thus render justice.
Dated at Chennai this the day of Septemeber ,2O25
COUNSEL FOR PETITIONER