Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 27-07-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Ajay Kumar Rai & Anr filed Criminal Writ Petition No. 241/2026 against Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust & others.
- Related writ petitions: Item No.36 (Civil) 790/2026, Item No.37 (Criminal) 256/2026, Item No.38 (Civil) 827/2026.
- Allegations: Misappropriation of trust funds of the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.
- The Court, recalling observations from the previous hearing, directed the Government of Uttar Pradesh to constitute a Special Investigation Team (SIT).
Directions
1. The Government of Uttar Pradesh issued an Office Memorandum/Order dated 25.07.2026 constituting the SIT with the following members:
- Chairman: Mr. Kiran S., Inspector General of Police, Lucknow Range, Lucknow.
- Member: Mr. Somen Barma, Deputy Inspector General of Police, Ayodhya Range.
- Member: Dr. Gaurav Grover, Senior Superintendent of Police, District Ayodhya.
- Member: Mr. Ritesh Kumar Singh, Additional Superintendent of Police, District Barabanki.
2. The Solicitor General of India, representing the State of Uttar Pradesh, agreed that a forensic auditor with expertise in forensic audit shall be appointed as an additional member of the SIT.
3. The Court was informed that the SIT has taken charge and the investigation is ongoing.
4. The SIT is directed to submit a status report on the investigation to the Court.
5. The matter is listed for further consideration on 10.08.2026.
Final Outcome
- A Special Investigation Team comprising senior police officers and a forensic auditor has been constituted to investigate the alleged misappropriation of trust funds, with a requirement to report its progress and a next hearing scheduled for 10 August 2026.
Topics: Legal; Trust Fund Investigation