SC seeks SIT status report on Ayodhya Ram temple donation probe, issues notice
The Supreme Court directed the Uttar Pradesh government's SIT to file a status report on the probe into alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ayodhya Ram temple.
A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant asked the state to disclose the names of SIT officials and may issue further directions after reviewing the report.
The court issued notice to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, stating its response was necessary before further consideration.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed the court that the SIT investigation is ongoing, with eight persons in custody after an FIR based on the SIT inquiry.
Petitions seek a CBI probe and a CAG audit of the Trust's finances, alleging diversion of donations collected at the temple.
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