High Court Criticises Akhila Thanthri Pracharak Sabha Over CBI Probe Plea, Calls It an ‘Attempt to Safeguard the Accused’
The Kerala High Court has strongly criticised the petition filed by the Akhila Thanthri Pracharak Sabha seeking a CBI investigation into the Sabarimala gold theft case. The court remarked that the organisation appears to have no clear understanding of what is actually happening in the case. It further observed that such allegations seem to be raised with the intention of protecting the accused.
The High Court pointed out that it has already issued ten interim orders in connection with the Sabarimala gold theft case. In this context, the court stated that there is no justification for demanding a CBI investigation at this stage. The bench also questioned whether the petitioners were implying that the accused are innocent.
Meanwhile, the High Court adjourned the hearing on the plea seeking a CBI probe to February 4. At the same time, the Vigilance Court in Kollam will pronounce its verdict tomorrow on the bail application filed by Unnikrishnan Potti, who was arrested in connection with the Dwarapalaka idol case. The bail plea was filed citing the completion of 90 days since his arrest.
The Kollam Vigilance Court, which heard the bail application, is expected to deliver its decision tomorrow. Earlier, two bail applications filed by Unnikrishnan Potti had been dismissed by the court. Further clarity on the case is expected after the court’s decision.