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- The Supreme Court dismissed a DMK plea seeking to restrain TVK leaders from making public statements linking political rivals to the Karur stampede, saying such a gag could amount to an injunction on free speech.
- The court advised the DMK to counter the statements with 'more speech' rather than judicial restrictions.
- The plea had been filed by DMK Organising Secretary R.S.
- Bharathi, alleging false accusations and threats by TVK leaders including Aadhav Arjuna.
- The ruling signals the court's reluctance to restrict political speech in the ongoing dispute over the stampede.
What to watch next
- Whether TVK leaders continue or escalate statements linking rivals to the Karur stampede
- Whether the DMK pursues alternative legal remedies or responds through public statements
- Progress of the underlying Karur stampede proceedings in court
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