Ayodhya: In a major development linked to the Ram Temple donation embezzlement case, the Faizabad Bar Association has unanimously resolved that no lawyer from the body will represent the arrested accused in court. The association has also warned that any member found appearing for the accused will face a penalty of ₹5 lakh.
Bar Passes Resolution
The decision was taken during a general body meeting of the lawyers’ association. Members said allegations of misappropriation of donations collected for the Ram Temple had hurt the sentiments of the legal fraternity and the public.
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Citing this, the general body resolved that none of the arrested accused would be provided legal representation by its members. The association said the decision was taken collectively and that further steps would depend on developments in the case.
Three-Day Ultimatum Issued
The lawyers’ body also demanded that Champat Rai, Anil Mishra and Gopal Rao leave Ayodhya within three days. It warned that if the demand was not met, a large-scale agitation would be launched and the city could face a blockade affecting entry and movement.
The association referred to a similar precedent from 2005, when Faizabad advocates had refused to defend those accused in the Ram Temple terror attack case. According to the association, the latest resolution follows the same tradition of a collective stand in sensitive matters.
Probe Continues In Donation Case
The Ram Temple donation embezzlement case is currently under investigation. Following multiple arrests, agencies are examining financial transactions, documents and other evidence to trace the alleged flow of funds.
Several aspects of the case remain under scrutiny as investigators work to establish the role of each accused and identify whether additional individuals were involved.
The Bar Association’s decision has triggered discussions in political and social circles in Ayodhya. Officials said judicial proceedings and investigative processes will continue as per law, while authorities maintain a close watch on law and order in the region.
