Archive · 3 Jul 2025
Andhra Pradesh HC Grants Bail in TTD Ghee Adulteration Case
Three people who were accused of selling bad ghee to the Tirupati temple have been let out on bail.
The court decided that keeping them in jail wasn't needed anymore because they helped with the investigation and aren't likely to run away.
The case started when someone said the ingredients used to make the famous Tirupati laddu might not have been good enough.
The court said that bail is normal and jail is for special cases, balancing the rights of the accused and society's need for safety.
Andhra Pradesh High Court granted bail to three individuals accused of supplying adulterated ghee to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD).
The accused, including Apurva Vinaykanth Chavda, Pomil Jain, and Vipin Jain, were released on a personal bond.
The court cited that the accused cooperated with the investigation and are not a flight risk.
The investigation is complete, and a charge sheet has been filed.
The case involved allegations of substandard ingredients in the making of Tirupati laddu.
- Who
- Apurva Vinaykanth Chavda, Pomil Jain, and Vipin Jain.
- What
- Andhra Pradesh High Court granted bail to three individuals accused of supplying adulterated ghee to TTD.
- When
- July 3, according to the article.
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh High Court, Tirupati
- Why
- The court determined that further incarceration of the accused was unnecessary because the investigation was over and they cooperated.
Court's Stance
Society's Interest
Bail Jurisprudence
Court's Stance
Bail is the rule and jail is the exception.
Society's Interest
N/A
- Court
- Andhra Pradesh High Court
- Accused Granted Bail
- Apurva Vinaykanth Chavda, Pomil Jain, Vipin Jain
- Bail Amount
- Rs 25,000 each
- Case
- Supplying adulterated ghee to TTD
- Previous Allegation
- Substandard ingredients in Tirupati laddu
- Accusation Source
- PTI