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Ram Temple Donations Theft Case: Chargesheet on or Before September 25
Investigators say they have examined CCTV footage and other records, and the chargesheet is due by September 25.
On Monday, the Supreme Court received a status report from the Special Investigation Team confirming the Ram Temple donation misappropriation investigation is "substantially concluded," with a chargesheet due before the Additional Sessions Judge by September 25, 2026.
Investigators identified 105 instances of unauthorized currency removal captured on CCTV, according to the SIT report presented to the Chief Justice Surya Kant-led Bench during Monday's hearing.
The Supreme Court ordered the State government to file a copy of the chargesheet with the apex court, while noting that further investigation under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, remains an option.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta warned the Bench that the 90-day statutory period lapses on September 25, after which the eight accused individuals could become eligible for default bail.
Jeetendra Mishra was appointed CEO of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust amid controversy over alleged embezzlement, selected from 5,585 applicants to lead the institution during the probe.