US EditionSC Questions U.P.’s Use of Ordinance to Take Control of Banke Bihari Temple
UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA, AUG 3 – The Uttar Pradesh government's 2025 ordinance to control Shri Banke Bihari Temple management faces legal challenges over alleged violation of historical private rights and due process.
- On August 4, 2025, the Supreme Court criticized the Uttar Pradesh government for the rapid enactment of an ordinance aimed at assuming control over the management of the prominent temple in Vrindavan, questioning both the speed and the secretive approach taken by the state authorities.
- This ordinance followed a May 15 judgment allowing the state to use temple funds to buy five acres for a corridor project, but the court criticized the secretive manner and lack of notice to the temple management.
- The temple has traditionally been managed privately by an elected committee from the Goswami families, which challenged the ordinance arguing it amounted to indirect state control without due process.
- Justice Surya Kant remarked the temple cannot be called private due to lakhs of devotees, urged mediation, and proposed a temporary committee led by a retired judge to oversee management until further proceedings.
- The court adjourned the hearing to August 5, indicating it may recall directions allowing use of temple funds, and stressed temple funds must serve pilgrims, not private interests, highlighting ongoing legal scrutiny.
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