Archive · 12 Dec 2025
Kerala Court Rejects Bail for Ex-TDB Chief in Sabarimala Gold Case
A court in Kerala has said no to letting out A Padmakumar, a former leader of the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB), on bail.
He is involved in a case about gold missing from the Sabarimala temple.
The court said there's enough proof against him.
Another man, Unnikrishnan Potty, who is the main suspect, has asked to be let out on bail.
The court will think about his request on December 18.
So far, six people have been arrested in this case, including two former TDB leaders.
Kerala court rejects bail plea of former TDB president A Padmakumar in Sabarimala gold loss case.
Prosecution argues there is sufficient evidence to prove the offence against Padmakumar.
Unnikrishnan Potty, the prime accused, seeks regular bail citing the statutory period for custody without a chargesheet has ended.
Court to consider Potty's bail plea on December 18 after calling for a report from the SIT.
SIT has arrested six individuals, including Potty and two former TDB presidents, in the case.
- Who
- A Padmakumar (former TDB president) and Unnikrishnan Potty (prime accused)
- What
- Rejection of bail plea in a case involving gold loss from Sabarimala temple
- When
- December 12, 2023
- Where
- Kollam, Kerala
- Why
- Sufficient evidence against Padmakumar and statutory period for Potty's custody over
- Defendant
- A Padmakumar (former TDB president and CPI(M) MLA)
- Case Details
- Loss of gold from Sabarimala temple's door frames and Dwarapalaka idols
- Bail Plea
- Rejected by Kollam Vigilance Court
- Prosecution Argument
- Sufficient evidence to prove the offence
- Prime Accused
- Unnikrishnan Potty (seeking regular bail)
- SIT Action
- Arrested six individuals, including two former TDB presidents
- Next Hearing
- December 18 for Potty's bail consideration
