A three-judge Supreme Court bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant will hear petitions related to the alleged embezzlement of Ram Temple donations on July 13, 2026, when the court reconvenes after its summer break. The case involves multiple pleas seeking a CBI probe and the protection of electronic evidence tied to offerings made to the Ayodhya temple.
Petitions for Transparency and Investigation
RJD MP Sudhakar Singh has filed a petition demanding the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust disclose full financial records, including foreign contributions, cash, digital payments, and valuables. The plea argues that public confidence in the institution requires transparency and a fair investigation into the handling of devotee donations.
Singh’s petition also calls for the preservation of all physical and electronic records—such as bank statements, CCTV footage, and digital payment logs—to prevent tampering. A forensic audit of the Trust’s accounts by an independent agency has been requested, with findings to be submitted to the Supreme Court.
Protection of Electronic Evidence
Advocate N.K. Goswami’s petition emphasizes the need to safeguard electronic evidence, noting its vulnerability to deletion or corruption. A separate plea by advocates Ajay Kumar Rai and Dinesh Kumar Yadav urges the court to order either a CBI investigation or the formation of a Special Investigation Team.
The hearings follow multiple petitions filed during the court’s summer vacation, all concerning the alleged misappropriation of donations to the Ayodhya temple. The Supreme Court’s decision on these pleas will determine the next steps in the case.
