New Delhi, Sept. 26 -- The Supreme Court on Friday, September 26, stayed an order passed by the Andhra Pradesh High Court against the Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the Tirupati laddu case. The High Court had held that the CBI Director acted in contravention of the apex court's directions.

The High Court's ruling pertained to the appointment of an officer outside the designated Special Investigation Team (SIT) to look into allegations of adulterated ghee used in the prasadam at the Tirumala Tirupati Temple, reported Live Law.

The Supreme Court issued the interim stay in response to a Special Leave Petition filed by the CBI Director challenging the High Court's ruling.

During the proceedings, th...