Sale of ghee at Sabarimala: HC seeks re-evaluation of Vigilance findings, seeks new report in 4 weeks
The Kerala High Court has ordered a fresh investigation into alleged financial irregularities regarding ghee sales at the Sabarimala temple. The court expressed dissatisfaction with the initial Vigilance report, which failed to fix individual responsibility for the loss of over ₹17 lakh.
Why it matters
The ruling underscores judicial oversight in the management of public religious institutions and the importance of accountability in anti-corruption probes.
The Kerala High Court has expressed dissatisfaction at the Vigilance probe into the alleged irregularities in the sale of ‘Abhisheka Neyy Prasadam’ at Sabarimala. The court directed the appointment of a new officer to head the probe and re-evaluate the findings in the Vigilance report.
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