Ram Mandir Donation Case: SC Disposes Petitions After Charge Sheet Filing

The Supreme Court has disposed of petitions related to the alleged misuse of donations collected for the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya after the Uttar Pradesh government reportedly confirmed that a charge sheet has been filed in the case. The court directed the magistrate to continue the legal proceedings according to the law. It also allowed the petitioners to assist the trial court during the criminal proceedings.

A bench led by the Chief Justice heard the matter and noted that the investigation had reached the stage of filing a charge sheet. The court said the case should now proceed before the trial court. The decision came after the state government informed the Supreme Court about the progress of the investigation.

Petitioners Allowed to Assist in Trial

The Supreme Court also allowed the petitioners to assist the trial court during the criminal proceedings. The court reportedly said they could take part in the process in a way similar to how victims are allowed to assist during criminal trials. This permission was given because the matter involves public interest.

The case is related to allegations that money collected as donations for the Ram Mandir was misused. During the hearing, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed the court about the findings of the Special Investigation Team (SIT), which investigated the matter.

What Did the SIT Investigation Find?

According to the information shared by the Solicitor General, investigators traced the financial trail of the money during the probe. The investigation reportedly found that the accused allegedly misused donation money and invested it in properties.

• The Uttar Pradesh government confirmed that a charge sheet has been filed in the case.
• The SIT traced the financial trail of the allegedly misused donation money.
• The accused allegedly used the money to invest in properties.

The Supreme Court has now disposed of the petitions and directed the magistrate to proceed with the case according to the law as per reports. The matter will continue through the criminal trial process, where the allegations against the accused will be examined.