Supreme Court Declines to Move Tirupati Laddu Case Trial Out of Andhra Pradesh

The Supreme Court has refused to transfer the trial in the Tirupati laddu case out of Andhra Pradesh. The case concerns allegations that animal fat was used in preparing the laddus offered at the Tirupati temple. On October 4, 2024, the court had set up a five-member independent Special Investigation Team to probe the claims. The court stressed that it is not a venue for political contests and that its process must be handled with care, given the strong public sentiment involved. The bench's decision keeps the trial within the state where the case is pending.