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Ayodhya Court Denies Bail to Three Accused in Temple Donation Case

A court in Ayodhya has rejected bail applications from three of eight accused in a case involving alleged theft of donations from the Ram temple, extending their judicial custody till September 21.

LSN India · 22 September 2026

Ayodhya Court Denies Bail to Three Accused in Temple Donation Case

The Ayodhya court's decision to deny bail to the three accused marks a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the misappropriation of temple donations. The court has determined that the evidence against the accused warrants their continued detention while the legal proceedings progress.

The rejection of bail pleas by the judicial magistrate indicates that the court found sufficient grounds to believe in the gravity of the allegations. The three accused remain in judicial custody along with five others implicated in the matter, with the court ordering their detention to be extended through September 21 to allow investigators further time to pursue their inquiries.

The Ram temple donation theft case has drawn considerable attention as it concerns the handling of religious contributions made by devotees. The investigation is proceeding with all eight accused persons now in the custody of authorities. The court's decision to extend their detention suggests that the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the alleged theft remains ongoing.