Overview
- The High Court granted S. Jayasree temporary protection from arrest, with her petition posted for further hearing on November 18.
- The Pathanamthitta Sessions Court had earlier rejected her anticipatory bail, noting possible need for custodial interrogation by the SIT.
- Investigators allege a 2019 order signed by Jayasree described gold-clad Dwarapalaka plates as copper and handed them to prime accused Unnikrishnan Potti.
- The SIT has registered two FIRs, arrested five people including former TDB president N. Vasu, and sought the Thantri’s consent for scientific tests on door guardians and panels.
- Former Chief Secretary K. Jayakumar took charge as TDB president, pledging to restore devotees’ confidence as BJP leaders push for governance changes at Sabarimala.