Sabarimala Gold Theft: High Court Slams SIT Over Delayed Charge Sheets, Eroding Public Trust
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News18•27-01-2026, 20:55
Sabarimala Gold Theft: High Court Slams SIT Over Delayed Charge Sheets, Eroding Public Trust
- •Kerala High Court reprimanded the SIT for delays in the Sabarimala temple gold theft investigation.
- •Court highlighted that accused are receiving 'statutory bail' due to the SIT's failure to file charge sheets on time.
- •Justice A. Badharudeen warned that such delays weaken public trust in law and order.
- •Main accused, including Murari Babu and Unnikrishnan Potty, have already benefited or are set to benefit from bail due to police laxity.
- •The issue also sparked a heated debate in the Kerala Assembly, with the opposition alleging CM's interference.
Why It Matters: Kerala High Court criticizes SIT for investigation delays in Sabarimala gold theft, leading to accused's bail.
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