Allahabad HC judge slams Ram Mandir theft, backs death penalty
Allahabad High Court Justice Atul Sreedharan has strongly criticized the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, labeling it a sign of declining national integrity. The judge also advocated for the death penalty for corruption-related offenses while the Supreme Court ordered a fresh SIT probe into the theft allegations.
Why it matters
The case highlights deep-seated concerns regarding corruption in high-profile religious institutions and the judicial push for stricter anti-corruption measures in India.
NEW DELHI: Allahabad High Court judge, on Tuesday, made strong observations on the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, saying the incident reflected the"nadir of Indians' integrity"and that those unfazed by it could not be shamed.The observations were made while the bench was hearing a matter related to the Uttar Pradesh government's recent bulldozer actions. During the hearing, Justice Sreedharan criticised the deep-rooted corruption in public institutions.Backs death penaltyThe judge also advocated the death penalty for offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act.Justice Atul Sreedharan said, "The recent controversy relating to the theft of donations at the Ram temple is the proverbial last straw on the camel's back. Nothing can shame people who remain unfazed by the theft at the Ram temple which epitomises the nadir of Indians' integrity".""The average Indian has accepted corruption as normal.
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