The Madras High Court has struck down an order by the Tamil Nadu government granting compassionate government jobs to families of victims of a stampede in Karur. The order was issued earlier this month by Chief Minister Vijay during a visit to Karur, where he distributed appointment orders as part of government and party programmes. The Madurai Bench of the High Court had previously stated that the employment offer would be temporary and subject to judicial review. The court's decision cancels those job orders, citing that the appointments were made without proper legal backing. The stampede had occurred in Karur, and the government had promised jobs to the bereaved families as a relief measure. However, the court found the process irregular, leading to the cancellation. The ruling is a setback for the affected families who had received the appointment letters. The court's order emphasizes that such appointments must follow established procedures. No further details on the stampede or the number of victims were provided in the court's ruling.