Tirupati Laddu Row : Plea In Supreme Court Seeks Appointment Of Retired Judge To Oversee Temples' Management, Independent Probe

A petition was filed in the Supreme Court regarding the alleged use of adulterated ghee, specifically animal fat, in preparing the sacred laddus at the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam Temple. The petitioner, Suresh Khanderao Chavhanke, claimed this practice violated the religious rights of devotees. He urged the appointment of a retired Supreme Court judge to oversee temple management and demanded an independent probe by the CBI to ensure transparency. The case emphasizes safeguarding religious practices and ensuring purity in offerings.