SIT finds 105 instances of unauthorized currency removal at Ayodhya Ram Temple
The case involves allegations of unauthorized removal and misappropriation of donations at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, with the Special Investigation Team (SIT) reporting 105 instances of such acts.
Petitioners: Ajay Kumar Rai & Anr. Respondents: Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teertkshetra Trust & Ors. Bench: Chief Justice, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, Justice V. Mohana
- SIT submitted status report detailing 105 instances of unauthorized currency removal from temple counting room
- Forensic audit expanded to include analysis of bank accounts, CCTV footage, and donation records
- 86 valuable articles verified with no discrepancies found
- 803 valuable articles receipts verified with no discrepancies
- SIT to file charge sheet by 25.09.2026
- Court to examine charge sheet after filing
- Next hearing date: 02.11.2026
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| Official title | Ayodhya Ram Temple Donation Theft | 105 Instances Of Unauthorised Currency Removal Found : SIT Tells Supreme Court |
| Source body | Supreme Court of India — orders & judgments |
| Reference number | WP(c)...", |
| Status | active (order) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Closing date | 2026-11-02 |
| Documents | 1 |