What happened (Ayodhya donation and alleged irregularities in funds handling)

The Supreme Court is reported to have emphasized prioritizing a forensic audit in connection with allegations of irregularities involving donation and treatment of funds in the Ayodhya context. The Supreme Court’s reported focus is on forensic examination and technical auditing evidence to identify accountability.

Background and earlier position

Financial disputes involving donations commonly face evidentiary gaps. When records are contested, incomplete, or interpreted differently, accountability becomes difficult to establish through ordinary explanations alone. For this reason, forensic auditing is used to examine money trails, verify records, and test claims using technical methods.

What changed now (reported shift toward forensic auditing)

Why it matters for UPSC