The Kerala High Court stated it will not disrupt the ongoing investigation into the alleged gold theft associated with Sabarimala Temple. The court emphasized that a competent officer is overseeing the inquiry under judicial supervision. A petition requesting a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the Sabarimala gold theft case was considered by the court.
The High Court’s Devaswom Bench mentioned that the investigation is in good hands with one of the state’s top investigating officers. Therefore, the court sees no current need to involve a Central agency in the investigation. The Bench also clarified that certain comments made by the trial court during the accused’s bail hearing do not justify transferring the investigation to another agency.
The court highlighted that it will only intervene if necessary, as the investigation is already under its supervision. It stressed that judicial decisions should be based on evidence and investigation progress, not public opinions. The petition for a CBI investigation has been postponed for a week to allow the court to monitor the ongoing probe’s advancements.
The alleged gold theft case related to Sabarimala has garnered significant public interest lately. Despite calls for a CBI inquiry, the High Court’s reluctance to interfere means the investigation will proceed as is. Among the 13 accused in the SIT charge sheets, nine have been granted bail.
