Synopsis: Exactly a month after the Karur stampede that killed 41 people, including women and children, the Madras High Court upheld the right of political parties to hold rallies and roadshows, and asked the Tamil Nadu government to frame the necessary guidelines.

The Madras High Court on Monday, 27 October, directed the Tamil Nadu government to frame comprehensive guidelines within 10 days for granting permission to political rallies and roadshows, stressing that the absence of such norms cannot be used to curb the fundamental rights of political parties.

The order was issued by a Bench led by Chief Justice MM Shrivastava, during the hearing of petitions filed by the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and others, who alleged discriminatory restrictions on their campaign events following t

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