Kerala High Court orders report on Sabarimala ghee sales irregularities within 4 weeks

Direct fact

In June 2026, the Kerala High Court ordered a report within 4 weeks on alleged financial irregularities in the sale of abhisheka ghee at the Sabarimala Sri Dharma Sastha temple, where 16,628 ghee packets and 43 Travancore Devaswom Board employees were named in the complaint.

Key specifics

• The complaint covered the period from November 17, 2025 to December 27, 2025.
• It alleged irregularities in the sale of 16,628 ghee packets at the Sabarimala Sri Dharma Sastha temple.
• As many as 43 Travancore Devaswom Board employees were accused in the case.
• The alleged loss was stated to be more than ₹17 lakh.
• The court asked for a detailed report within 4 weeks under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

Exam lens

Question type: judiciary and anti-corruption law, Sabarimala, 16,628 packets, 43 employees, ₹17 lakh, Prevention of Corruption Act 1988; TNPSC may ask which court ordered the report and what legal provisions were mentioned.