The Madras High Court allows the Tamil Nadu government to issue temporary appointment orders to families of the victims of the Karur stampede. According to reports, the court permits such employment on the condition that the appointments remain subject to judicial review. It also indicates that further steps are required before the appointments become final, including the need for additional guidelines and review criteria.
A public interest litigation has challenged the constitutional basis of the proposed government jobs. In response, the court directs the state to provide a clearer policy framework for compassionate appointments, including the criteria used to decide eligibility. The court’s order also calls for reports on how the appointments are structured and how decisions are made.
The court’s approach, as described by outlets, balances relief for the affected families with oversight by setting temporary terms and requiring the government to submit details of the compassionate appointment policy for further consideration.
