On September 23, 2026, Uttar Pradesh police filed a multi‑thousand‑page chargesheet before a district court in Ayodhya, accusing eight individuals of embezzling cash and donations collected at the newly built Ram Temple.
The chargesheet, presented by the investigating officer, cites violations of Sections 316(5), 372, 375, 162, 131A and 132 of the Prevention of Corruption Act and outlines the alleged diversion of temple funds to financial institutions.
According to the document, the investigation traced the flow of contributions from donors, through temple accounts, to bank transfers, and includes annexures that detail the verification process for large charitable gifts.
Legal experts note that the filing marks roughly 90 days since the case was opened, and the court will now review the chargesheet’s admissibility before scheduling a substantive hearing on the merits of the allegations.
Local advocates, representing the accused, staged a protest outside the Special Judge’s courtroom, halting work and demanding that their objections be heard before the chargesheet was lodged, a move they say violates procedural fairness.
Analysts warn that the case could have long‑term political ramifications for the Sangh Parivar, given the temple’s symbolic importance and the scale of the alleged financial misconduct.