Supreme Court Declines Plea Against Misinformation in Tirumala Laddu Case

The Supreme Court on March 13, 2024, declined to entertain a plea seeking action against individuals or groups allegedly spreading misinformation about the Tirumala laddu controversy. The court had earlier established a five-member independent SIT to investigate claims of animal fat used in Tirupati laddus, emphasizing that the court should not become a political battleground. A criminal case is ongoing, and the court encouraged submission of evidence to aid the investigation.