Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Akhara Urges SC to Make Ram Temple Trust Public
The Nirmohi Akhara has asked the Supreme Court to make the Ram Temple Trust in Ayodhya a public trust.
They want the trust to follow certain religious traditions and customs.
They also want an independent committee to check if the trust is following the court's orders from 2019.
This comes after some people said the trust might have taken some of the money given by visitors to the temple.
The Akhara believes the trust should be more open and accountable to the public.
Nirmohi Akhara seeks Supreme Court directions to make Ram Temple Trust public.
Allegations of embezzlement prompt demand for independent scrutiny of trust's finances.
Akhara wants rituals and customs to follow Ramanandi traditions and historical practices.
Petition includes restoration of original Ram Lalla deities and appointment of a forensic auditor.
Supreme Court to hear the matter on July 20.
- Who
- Nirmohi Akhara
- What
- Petition to make Ram Temple Trust public and ensure compliance with 2019 verdict
- When
- Hearing scheduled for July 20
- Where
- Supreme Court of India
- Why
- Allegations of embezzlement and concerns over trust's private nature
- Applicant
- Nirmohi Akhara
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Hearing Date
- July 20
- Trust in Question
- Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust
- Key Demand
- Reconstitute trust as a public trust
- Allegations
- Embezzlement of donations at the temple
- Historical Context
- 2019 Supreme Court verdict on Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute
- Supervisory Power
- Seers of Ramanandi Bairagi Sampradaya