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30 June 2026

Ram Temple donation embezzlement case

The topic serves as a practical case study for discussing transparency, accountability in the management of public/religious trusts, and the ethical challenges of fund utilization in governance.

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  • Eight individuals arrested in connection with alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple, Ayodhya.
  • Accused remanded to 14 days of judicial custody under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions (theft, criminal breach of trust, cheating, criminal conspiracy).
  • Investigation currently being conducted by a Special Investigation Team (SIT).
  • Faizabad Bar Association passed a resolution prohibiting its members from representing the accused, threatening fines for non-compliance.
  • Supreme Court Vacation Bench declined urgent hearing on a petition seeking preservation of digital evidence (CCTV, DVR, digital payment logs), citing standard listing procedures.
  • Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has an MoU with State Bank of India (SBI) for collection and management of temple donations.
  • Proposals exist to transition temple management to a statutory body model, similar to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, to enhance transparency and professional oversight.

Questions

  1. Discuss the challenges associated with the preservation of digital evidence in criminal investigations and the role of the judiciary in ensuring the integrity of such evidence during court recesses. 150 words
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  2. Examine the debate surrounding the management of religious institutions in India. Contrast the model of private trust management with statutory board oversight, specifically focusing on transparency, accountability, and the constitutional implications of state involvement in religious administration. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following bodies manages the Sri Venkateshwara Swamy Temple, often cited as a model for professional temple administration in India?

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