Ram Temple case: Supreme Court recommends SIT investigation into embezzlement allegations

Bench tells petitioners not to play politics with the donation embezzlement case; complainants had sought a CBI probe and publication of all financial details of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust; court lists case for orders on July 27

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The Hindu — National →

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Prelims-testable facts

01The Supreme Court has proposed a SIT probe into the Ram Temple donation embezzlement case.
02Petitioners had sought a CBI probe and publication of all financial details of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.
03The court has listed the case for orders on July 27.
04Complainants had sought a CBI investigation into the alleged embezzlement of funds meant for the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
05A three-member bench will ensure a proper investigation into the alleged financial irregularities.
06The Uttar Pradesh government has stated that a Special Investigation Team is probing the matter.

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Most people think the Supreme Court has ordered a CBI probe, but actually it has proposed a SIT probe.
Most people think the court has taken over supervision of the investigation from the local police, but actually it has entrusted it to a SIT.

Mains Practice Question

Critically examine the implications of a Supreme Court proposal for an SIT probe into the Ram Temple case.

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Prelims Practice MCQs

Single facteasy

What type of probe has been proposed by the Supreme Court into the Ram Temple case?

A.CBI probe
B.SIT probe
C.NIA probe
D.CVC probe

The Supreme Court has proposed an SIT (Special Investigation Team) probe into the Ram Temple case, which involves allegations of donation embezzlement.

Multiple statementsmedium

Consider the following statements regarding Ram Temple Case Investigation: 1. The Supreme Court has proposed a CBI probe into the Ram Temple case. 2. Petitioners were told not to play politics with the donation embezzlement case. 3. The court listed the case for orders on August 27, 2026. How many of the above statements are correct?

A.Only one
B.Only two
C.All three
D.None

Statement 1 is incorrect because the fact list mentions an SIT probe, not a CBI probe. Statement 2 is correct as it accurately reflects the court's advice to the petitioners. Statement 3 is incorrect because the listed date for orders is July 27, 2026.

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