Donation row: Ayodhya Bar won't defend accused, ask Champat Rai, 2 others to leave

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The Faizabad Bar Association has asked Champat Rai, Anil Mishra and Gopal Rao to leave Ayodhya within three days. The resolution came amid anger over alleged embezzlement of devotees' donations and included a boycott of the accused.

The resolution was passed at the association's general body meeting. (File photo)

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UPDATED: Jun 29, 2026 18:41 IST

The Faizabad Bar Association on Monday unanimously resolved that none of its members would represent the eight people arrested in the alleged Ram temple donation embezzlement case. The lawyers' body also gave Ram temple functionaries Champat Rai, Anil Mishra and Gopal Rao three days to leave Ayodhya, warning of a city-wide blockade if they failed to comply.

The Bar further decided that any member who chooses to appear for the accused would have to deposit Rs 5 lakh per accused with the association.

The resolution was passed at the association's general body meeting amid outrage over the alleged embezzlement of devotees' donations.

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Ritaban Misra

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Jun 29, 2026 18:39 IST

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