The Supreme Court on Monday refused to grant an urgent hearing on a petition seeking an investigation into alleged irregularities in donations made to the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, observing that there was no immediate urgency in the matter.
A bench comprising Justices M. M. Sundresh and Sheel Nagu questioned the need for an expedited hearing, remarking, “Heavens are not going to fall. What is the urgency?” The court said the matter would be listed for hearing after the summer vacation.
The petition seeks a probe into allegations of theft and embezzlement of donations offered by devotees at the Ram Mandir. The issue has sparked widespread attention after reports claimed that donation funds had been misappropriated.
The controversy has already led to significant developments. Police have arrested eight people in connection with the alleged theft, while two members of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust, including its general secretary Champat Rai, have reportedly resigned amid the ongoing row.
The allegations have triggered political and public debate, with opposition parties demanding greater transparency in the management of temple funds. However, the trust has yet to make a detailed public statement addressing all the claims.
For now, the Supreme Court has made it clear that the case does not require immediate intervention and will be taken up for hearing after the court’s summer break.
The matter is expected to remain under close public and legal scrutiny as further details emerge.
