The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhaga (TVK) led by actor-politician Vijay moved the Supreme Court on Wednesday, challenging a Madras High Court order constituting a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the deadly stampede in Karur last month.

The TVK maintains that a fair and impartial probe would not be possible if conducted solely by officers of the Tamil Nadu police. The party has demanded an independent investigation by a retired judge under the supervision of the Supreme Court.

The petition was filed by TVK general secretary Aadhav Arjuna through advocates Dixita Gohil, Pranjal Agarwal and Yash S. Vijay. The party has also taken strong exception to the scathing remarks made by the Madurai bench of the high court against the party members and leadership.

Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R.

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