Ram Mandir donations theft row LIVE: Supreme Court suggests setting up a SIT
The Supreme Court of India has suggested forming a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe allegations of theft and financial irregularities regarding donations at the Ayodhya Ram Mandir. The court emphasized the need for a transparent inventory system while cautioning against politicizing the legal proceedings.
Why it matters
The case involves high-profile religious infrastructure and public trust, making judicial oversight critical for maintaining transparency.
The Bench says it would read the status report and posts the case for further hearing.
The Bench suggests setting up a SIT to investigate the case. SG Mehta agrees.
The court asks Mr. Mehta to consult with the Uttar Pradesh DGP about it.
The CJI also objects to the multiplicity of the petitions in the Supreme Court.
Senior advocate Devadatt Kamat suggests that there would be records of the donations made and the records should be published so that the devotees would know. He says that devotees have given silver and gold and there are reports that these have “vanished”. He adds there should be an inventory and it should be published.
The CJI, however, urges for more practicality, saying that someone could falsely claim donation of diamonds, etc. But he agrees that an inventory must be maintained and accounted for.
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