Ram temple donation 'theft' row: Simple case of crime, don't politicise it, says SC
The Indian Supreme Court has urged parties not to politicize the investigation into alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya. The court is overseeing the probe, which is currently being conducted by a Special Investigation Team.
Why it matters
The case involves a highly sensitive religious site and significant public funds, making judicial oversight critical for maintaining public trust.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday said the alleged Ram temple donation embezzlement case should not be politicised, observing that it was 'a simple case of commission of crime' and that the court's role was only to ensure a proper investigation into the matter.The apex court made the remarks while hearing petitions seeking a court-monitored probe into the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, including demands for a CBI investigation, a forensic audit and an audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust's accounts.During the hearing, the bench said, "It is a simple case of commission of crime. We are only here to ensure a proper investigation. Courts are not a place for politics."
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