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14 July 2026

Ram Temple donation embezzlement case

While the case involves allegations of corruption and judicial oversight, it is a specific criminal investigation rather than a landmark policy or constitutional issue, making it useful only as context for broader discussions on transparency and public fund management.

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Notes

  • The Supreme Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to file a status report on the investigation into the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.
  • The State government has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the case, with several arrests already made.
  • The Supreme Court is considering petitions seeking the transfer of the investigation to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the preservation of electronic and physical evidence, including CCTV footage and financial records.
  • The Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has been issued a formal judicial notice to respond to the petitions.
  • A special court in Ayodhya has extended the judicial custody of eight accused in the case for 14 days until July 27.
  • The Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has initiated a recruitment process for a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to manage temple administration, requiring 20 years of experience in finance or administration.

Questions

  1. Discuss the role of the judiciary in ensuring transparency and accountability in the management of public religious trusts in India. 150 words
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  2. Examine the mechanisms available for the oversight of financial contributions and donations received by religious institutions. How can the integration of digital audit trails and independent regulatory frameworks ensure the integrity of such funds? 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following bodies is responsible for the administration and management of the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra?

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