Kerala High Court Denies Bail to Former TDB President & Others in Sabarimala Gold Theft Case

The Kerala High Court denied bail to former Travancore Devaswom Board President A Padmakumar, ex-TDB official B Murari Babu, and jeweller Roddam Pandurangaiah Naga Govardhan in the Sabarimala gold theft case.

The Court considered allegations relating to the misappropriation of nearly four kilograms of gold from temple idols and door frames after repair works.

It noted the prosecution’s claim that irregularities by TDB officials enabled the prime accused to access temple gold.

The State opposed bail, citing the seriousness of the offence and the ongoing investigation by a Special Investigation Team.

[Roddam Pandurangaiah Naga Govardhan v. State of Kerala]