Supreme Court Extends Protection in Sabarimala Gold-Loss Case

The Supreme Court directed former Travancore Devaswom Board secretary S Jayasree to appear before the SIT in the Sabarimala gold-loss case, extending her anticipatory bail. Jayasree, accused of allowing the transfer of gold plates, claims she acted per board decisions. The SIT has arrested 10 individuals.

Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 11-02-2026 19:46 IST | Created: 11-02-2026 19:46 IST

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The Supreme Court on Wednesday extended the anticipatory bail for S Jayasree, the former secretary of the Travancore Devaswom Board, in connection with the ongoing Sabarimala gold-loss investigation.

The court directed Jayasree to appear before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on February 18, 2026, for further questioning.

Jayasree, accused in the mishandling of gold-clad plates from the Dwarapalaka idols, maintains she acted under board instructions. The SIT has made 10 arrests in the case so far.

(With inputs from agencies.)