'Absolutely No Evidence': Case Against Three HR&CE Officials for Alleged Misappropriation of Temple Funds Quashed: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court dealt with a criminal original petition filed by three officials namely Rameshkumar, N Kuttalam, and A Mohana Kumar, who were working under the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department (HR&CE). The case alleged that they had misappropriated temple funds to the tune of Rs. 2,96,017 during temple festival expenses between 2004 and 2006 by using forged bills. The case was registered under Section 13(1)(c) read with…