Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Supreme Court Orders Forensic Auditor in Ram Temple Probe
The Supreme Court of India has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to include a forensic auditor in the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing alleged financial irregularities in donations to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
The SIT, headed by IGP Kiran S, includes three senior IPS officers.
The court emphasized the need for a fair, speedy, and transparent investigation.
Petitioners have called for a CBI-led probe and a forensic audit of the temple trust's finances.
Eight people have been arrested in connection with the case, and the SIT has been directed to submit a status report within two weeks.
The Supreme Court directed the UP government to include a forensic auditor in the SIT probing Ram Temple donation irregularities.
The SIT is headed by IGP Kiran S and includes DIG Somen Verma, SSP Gaurav Grover, and a forensic auditor.
The court emphasized the need for a fair, speedy, and transparent investigation.
Petitioners have called for a CBI-led probe and a forensic audit of the temple trust's finances.
Eight people have been arrested in connection with the case, and the SIT must submit a status report within two weeks.
- Who
- The Supreme Court of India, the Uttar Pradesh government, and various petitioners.
- What
- The reconstitution of the SIT to probe alleged financial irregularities in donations to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
- When
- The hearing took place on July 27, 2026, with a status report due in two weeks.
- Where
- The Supreme Court of India.
- Why
- To ensure a fair, speedy, and transparent investigation into the alleged embezzlement of donations.
Petitioners
UP Government
Investigation Team Composition
Petitioners
Petitioners advocate for a CBI-led multi-disciplinary SIT and a forensic audit of the temple trust's finances.
UP Government
The UP government has reconstituted the SIT with three senior IPS officers and agreed to include a forensic auditor.
Transparency and Public Access
Petitioners
Petitioners suggest uploading donation receipts on the trust's website to verify contributions.
UP Government
The UP government and Supreme Court focus on ensuring a fair and speedy investigation, with transparency measures to be decided later.
- Date of Hearing
- July 27, 2026
- SIT Head
- IGP Kiran S
- SIT Members
- DIG Somen Verma, SSP Gaurav Grover, and a forensic auditor
- Status Report Deadline
- Two weeks from July 27, 2026
- Number of Arrests
- Eight
- Petitioners
- Narendra Kumar Goswami, Ajay Kumar Rai, Dinesh Kumar Yadav, RJD MP Sudhakar Singh
- Trust General Secretary
- Champat Rai (resigned)
Sources
Supreme Court To Continue Monitoring Probe Into Ram Mandir Theft Case, Seeks Status Report
SIT to probe theft of donations at Ram temple, SC told
Ram Temple theft: SC expands SIT; seeks status report in two weeks
Ram temple donation row: SC takes note of setting up of SIT, asks Uttar Pradesh to include forensic auditor
'Appoint Chartered Accountant To Ram Temple SIT': Top Court To UP Government
UP tells SC it has reconstituted SIT to probe alleged Ram temple donation irregularities
SC Seeks Forensic Auditor in Ram Temple Donation Probe SIT
