Supreme Court Seeks Status Report From UP SIT on Pleas Seeking Probe Into Ram Temple Donations 'Theft' Row
The bench also asked for details of the SIT and evidence preservation as petitioners seek a CBI probe and audit of temple finances.
- On Monday, the Supreme Court issued notice to the Centre, the Uttar Pradesh government, and the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust seeking responses on pleas for an independent, court-monitored probe into alleged misappropriation of donations at the Ram Temple.
- The Uttar Pradesh government formed a Special Investigation Team on June 13 following the Trust's request, comprising Lucknow Divisional Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant, Inspector General Police Kiran S, and Special Secretary Neel Ratan.
- Investigators found prima facie evidence of embezzlement leading to eight arrests; CCTV footage from a 45-day period revealed violations, with the SIT reporting that theft allegedly occurred on at least 70 occasions.
- Appearing for the Centre and the State, Solicitor General India Tushar Mehta said the SIT will file a status report in a sealed cover, with the next hearing scheduled for July 20.
- Petitioners including RJD member Sudhakar Singh, Narendra Kumar Goswami, Ajay Kumar Rai, and Dinesh Kumar Yadav seek a CBI-led probe and forensic audit, arguing that alleged irregularities affect the faith of countless devotees regarding the Trust's administration.
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Ram Temple Donation Row: Supreme Court Seeks SIT Status Report, Issues Notice To Trust And UP Govt
The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Ram Temple Trust and the Uttar Pradesh government, directing the SIT to submit a status report in the alleged donation embezzlement case as it hears petitions seeking a CBI probe and forensic audit.
Ayodhya Ram Mandir Donation Row: SC seeks UP SIT report
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on July 13, issued notices to the Union Government, the Uttar Pradesh Government and the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on a batch of petitions seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into allegations of embezzlement of donations made for the Ayodhya Ram Mandir. At the same time, the top court made it clear that the matter remains under investigation and sought a detailed status report from th…
SC seeks SIT status report on Ayodhya donation 'theft'
The Supreme Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government's Special Investigation Team (SIT) to submit a status report on the alleged embezzlement of donation money at the Ram temple in Ayodhya. The court also issued notice to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust following pleas for a fair and time-bound probe, including demands for a CBI investigation and a CAG audit of the temple trust's finances.
Supreme Court Seeks SIT Status Report on Pleas Alleging Misappropriation of Ram Mandir Donations
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohan also directed the Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by the Uttar Pradesh government to place a status report before it. The Court has sought details on the composition of the SIT. India News | Supreme Court Seeks SIT Status Report on Pleas Alleging Misappropriation of Ram Mandir Donations.
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