Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Kerala HC directs SIT to file final report in Sabarimala gold pilferage case
The Kerala High Court has asked the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to finish their investigation into the alleged theft of gold from the Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa Temple.
The SIT has been using advanced scientific tests to figure out how the gold was taken and how much was stolen.
The court wants the SIT to file their final report soon.
The case involves gold taken from the temple's guardian deity plates and the sanctum sanctorum doorframe during replating work in 2019.
The SIT has examined witnesses and conducted scientific analysis to support their findings.
The court has set the next hearing for September 3, 2024.
Kerala High Court directs SIT to file final report in Sabarimala gold pilferage case.
Advanced scientific tests conducted at CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory, Jamshedpur.
Investigation involves gold taken from Dwarapalaka plates and Sreekovil doorframe during 2019 replating.
SIT to file final report within 30 days for the Sreekovil doorframe case.
Court sets next hearing date for September 3, 2024.
- Who
- Kerala High Court, Special Investigation Team (SIT)
- What
- Direction to file final report in Sabarimala gold pilferage case
- When
- July 20, 2024
- Where
- Kerala High Court
- Why
- To complete the investigation and file the final report based on scientific evidence
Prosecution
Defense
Scientific Evidence
Prosecution
The prosecution relies heavily on scientific and forensic evidence, including advanced metallurgical analysis, to prove the alleged gold pilferage.
Defense
The defense may challenge the reliability and interpretation of the scientific evidence presented by the prosecution.
- Location
- Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa Temple, Kerala
- Date of Direction
- July 20, 2024
- Investigating Agency
- Special Investigation Team (SIT)
- Scientific Analysis
- Conducted at CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory, Jamshedpur
- Key Tests
- X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy, Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry, Optical Emission Spectroscopy
- Next Court Date
- September 3, 2024