Governance & Administration · Kerala, India
Kerala High Court orders vigilance inquiry into Sabarimala ghee procurement
Published
The Kerala High Court directed the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau to investigate alleged irregularities and possible misappropriation in Milma ghee supplied to Sabarimala during the 2025-26 festival season. IPS officer M.S. Sojan was named to lead a multi-officer team.
Why it matters
Temple procurement handles substantial public donations and supplies. A specialised inquiry can establish whether money or stock was diverted and identify failures in contracting and supervision.
Evidence assessment
Bar & Bench details the judicial order and investigation team. The allegations remain unproven, and no vigilance findings have yet been reported.
Medium confidence — The central development is supported by the linked Bar & Bench report, while the stated evidence gaps prevent a high-confidence assessment.
Coverage assessment
Underreported across 1 source desk.
Only one distinct reporting desk is supplied for this event, so wider coverage and independent corroboration cannot be established.