Chennai, Dec. 19 -- The First Bench of the Madras High Court on Friday set January 5, 2026 asthe deadline for the Tamil Nadu Government to notify the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) toregulate massive roadshows and rallies by political parties and others.
The First Bench comprising Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G Arul Muruganissued the directive, while passing orders on a batch of writ petitions, including PILs.
The demand for an SOP for roadshows and rallies gained momentum following the September 27killer stampede at Karur which claimed 41 lives, including women and children, during a roadshowof Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President and film star-turned neta Vijay.
In its aftermath, Chief Minister MK Stal...