SC seeks SIT's status report in Ram Mandir donations case

SC seeks SIT's status report in Ram Mandir donations case

The Supreme Court has sought a status report from the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged embezzlement of donations at Ayodhya's Ram Temple.

The court will hear pleas seeking a court-monitored Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the matter next week.

A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant issued notices to the Centre, the Uttar Pradesh government, and Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.

Petitioners seek CAG audit of trust's accounts

The court also directed the SIT to submit a status report on the progress of its investigation.

The Solicitor General opposed issuing a notice to the Trust, but the bench issued one anyway.

Petitioners have sought a forensic audit and Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) review of the Trust's accounts, alleging financial irregularities and inadequate oversight.

They questioned why an FIR wasn't filed before starting an SIT inquiry.