The Madras High Court has ruled that the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), a political party led by actor Vijay, is not a recognized political party under Indian law. This determination arose during proceedings concerning the tragic stampede that occurred during a TVK rally in Karur on September 27, which resulted in 41 fatalities.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) informed the court that TVK does not meet the criteria for recognition as a state political party. According to ECI regulations, a party must fulfill specific conditions to attain such recognition. These include securing at least 6% of the valid votes in an assembly election and winning a minimum of two seats, or obtaining 6% of the valid vote share in the last Lok Sabha election from the state, or having at least 3% of the total number of seats or three seats, whichever is greater, in the last assembly election, or electing at least one Member of Parliament for every 25 members or any fraction allotted to the state in the Lok Sabha, or achieving at least 8% of the total valid votes in the last assembly or Lok Sabha election from the state. TVK has not met any of these criteria.
In light of this information, the court directed that all matters related to the Karur stampede be placed before the administrative side of the High Court. The administrative side is responsible for constituting a bench to handle these cases, excluding those that are currently pending before the Supreme Court. This decision underscores the court's approach to ensuring that only recognized political entities are parties in such significant legal proceedings.
The petition before the court had sought to derecognize TVK as a political party and to amend the First Information Report (FIR) filed in the case. The proposed amendments included adding sections of the Indian Penal Code related to causing death by negligence and endangering public safety, as well as provisions from the Juvenile Justice Act and the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986. The petitioner, an advocate practicing before the Madurai Bench, argued that the rally's organizers were responsible for the stampede due to gross negligence and mismanagement, which led to the tragic loss of life.
This development marks a significant moment in the ongoing legal proceedings concerning the Karur stampede. The court's decision to not recognize TVK as a political party limits its standing in the case, potentially affecting the scope of its involvement in the legal process. As the case progresses, the formation of a dedicated bench to address all related matters, except those before the Supreme Court, will be crucial in determining the legal responsibilities and consequences for those involved in the incident.
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