The ongoing Tirumala Laddu fiasco has escalated to the Supreme Court of India, sparking intense discussions. During the latest hearing, a Bench comprising Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan critically examined the arguments from both sides.

Key highlights from the hearing include:

• Lack of Conclusive Evidence: The court pointed out that there is no definitive proof supporting claims related to the Tirumala Laddu issue. Justices questioned the necessity of making public statements without substantial backing.

• Inquiry into Testing Procedures: The court probed the Andhra Pradesh (AP) government on whether any secondary opinions had been sought from other laboratories regarding the test results. It specifically inquired if the laddu itself contained any foreign substances or if concerns were only related to the ghee that was ultimately returned.

• Absence of Prima Facie Evidence: The bench noted that there was no initial evidence suggesting that the questioned ghee had been used in the preparation of the laddus.

• Political Considerations: The court emphasized the need for political leaders to refrain from intertwining religious matters with governance, suggesting that careful thought should precede public statements by the Chief Minister.

The Supreme Court has directed both parties to gather more consolidated facts for the next hearing, indicating that the legal examination of this controversy is far from over.