The Supreme Court decided to transfer the Karur stampede case to the CBI for investigation. The incident had serious ramifications, the apex court noted. Justice J Maheshwari, who delivered the verdict, stated that the tragedy had “shaken the national conscience”, and emphasised the need for a thorough probe to allay concerns of all parties. Advertisement

The apex court contributed a three-member supervisory committee, including former Supreme Court judge Ajay Rastogi and two senior IPS officers, preferably from the Tamil Nadu cadre, to monitor and review the CBI investigation. It may also take matters ancillary to the stampede case.

The CBI has also been asked to submit monthly investigation updates to the Supreme Court.

During the Friday hearing, the Supreme Court bench of Justices J

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