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1 July 2026

Ram Temple donation embezzlement allegations

The topic provides relevant context for discussing transparency in public fund management, the scope of the RTI Act, and the constitutional right to legal representation, though the specific incident itself is a matter of ongoing investigation rather than a landmark policy or judgment.

2 min read Day 5 of 28 2 questions 2 prelims

Notes

  • Allegations of donation embezzlement at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust have led to the arrest of eight individuals following an SIT investigation.
  • The Trust is currently outside the purview of the Right to Information (RTI) Act.
  • The Supreme Court, in A.S. Mohammed Rafi versus State of Tamil Nadu (2010), ruled that every accused person has a fundamental right to legal representation, and lawyers have a professional duty to defend them regardless of the nature of the crime.
  • Article 22(1) of the Constitution guarantees the right of an arrested person to consult and be defended by a legal practitioner of their choice.
  • The Bar Council of India’s 'Standards of Professional Conduct and Etiquette' mandates that advocates accept briefs unless special circumstances justify refusal.
  • Several Indian states, including Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan, have legislation governing the management of Hindu temples.
  • The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has been campaigning since 2021 to remove government control over Hindu temples, arguing that offerings should be used exclusively for religious and charitable purposes.

Part of a longer story

This is day 5 of 28 in Ram Temple donation embezzlement investigation, which has been running since 24 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the constitutional and ethical obligations of the legal profession in ensuring the right to a fair trial for all accused persons, regardless of the nature of the alleged offense. 150 words
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  2. Examine the debate surrounding the state regulation of religious institutions in India. What are the arguments for and against government control of temple management, and how does this intersect with the constitutional guarantee of freedom of religion? 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which Article of the Indian Constitution guarantees an arrested person the right to consult and be defended by a legal practitioner of their choice?

  2. In the case of A.S. Mohammed Rafi versus State of Tamil Nadu (2010), the Supreme Court held that:

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