Archive · 14 Jan 2026
CBI to File Charge Sheet in Laddu Ghee Case
The CBI's Special Investigation Team is almost done with their investigation into the Laddu Ghee adulteration case.
They have collected all the evidence and are now checking everything to make sure it's correct.
They will file a second charge sheet in court soon, which will include all the details of their investigation.
Many people are involved in this case, and some have already been arrested.
The team is making sure everything is perfect so the case will be strong in court.
They will also send a report to the Supreme Court after everything is done.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has denied bail to one of the accused, Kanduru Chinnappanna, because they believe his release could interfere with the investigation and the case is very serious.
The court said the accused's actions hurt the feelings of many devotees worldwide.
The CBI’s SIT is nearing the completion of its investigation into the Laddu Ghee adulteration case.
A second charge sheet is expected to be filed by the end of January in the Nellore ACB Court.
Key processes like evidence collection, statement recording, and document scrutiny have been completed.
The SIT has named 36 accused in the case, with several arrests and notices issued.
The investigation found that some TTD officials and dairy experts conspired to approve adulterated ghee.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court denied bail to Kanduru Chinnappanna, citing the gravity of the allegations and potential interference with the investigation.
- Who
- CBI’s Special Investigation Team (SIT) and various officials, including Kanduru Chinnappanna
- What
- Filing of a second charge sheet in the Laddu Ghee adulteration case and denial of bail to an accused
- When
- By the end of January
- Where
- Nellore ACB Court and Andhra Pradesh High Court
- Why
- To conclude the investigation and present evidence in court, and to prevent interference with the investigation
Prosecution
Defense
Bail Request
Prosecution
The prosecution argued that the accused's release could interfere with the investigation.
Defense
The defense requested bail, but the court found the request unconvincing.
- Case
- Laddu Ghee Adulteration
- Investigation Duration
- Over a year
- Current Stage
- Final legal vetting and documentation
- Expected Filing Date
- End of January
- Number of Accused
- 36
- Court
- Nellore ACB Court
- Key Officials Involved
- CBI Joint Director S Veeresh Prabhu, Guntur Range IG Sarvashresth Tripathi, Visakhapatnam Range DIG Gopinath Jatti, DIG Murali Ramba, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India adviser Satyen Kumar Panda
- Recent Development
- Dismissal of anticipatory bail petition of dairy expert Vijayabhaskar Reddy
- Bail Denied
- Andhra Pradesh High Court denied bail to Kanduru Chinnappanna
- Reason for Denial
- Potential interference with investigation and gravity of allegations
