Tulja Bhavani Temple Scam | Bombay HC Orders Probe into Donation Embezzlement

In a significant victory for transparency and accountability, the Aurangabad Bench of the Bombay High Court has ordered the registration of a criminal case and investigation into the alleged misappropriation of donations at the Tulja Bhavani Temple in Tuljapur, Maharashtra. Brace yourselves for a deep dive into this high-profile case involving embezzlement of sacred offerings.
The court's decision comes after two inquiry reports found that around ₹8.46 crore worth of cash, gold, and other valuables were misappropriated by temple officials through the illegal auctioning of donation boxes between 1991 and 2009. Despite the state government's opposition, the court slammed their attempt to prejudge the issue and emphasized the need for a thorough investigation.
Slamming the government's stance, the court stated, "Since it is a matter of misappropriation and criminal breach of trust resorting to forgery, it being a cognizable offence punishable under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, the criminal law must be set in motion, and there has to be a threadbare investigation into the allegations."
The court ordered that an officer of the rank of Superintendent of Police should investigate the matter and bring the perpetrators to justice. This landmark decision is a testament to the relentless efforts of Hindu Janajagruti Samiti and Hindu Vidhidnya Parishad, who filed Public Interest Litigations seeking investigation into the matter.
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