The Supreme Court on Monday (August 4, 2025) questioned the Uttar Pradesh government’s haste in promulgating an ordinance to take over the management of the ancient Banke Bihari temple at Vrindavan in Mathura.
A Bench headed by Justice Surya Kant also expressed disapproval of the “clandestine” manner employed by the State to secure the court’s permission, getting a judgment on May 15 by filing a civil dispute to use temple funds to develop the Shri Banke Bihari Temple Corridor project.
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The Bench orally considered recalling its directions in the May verdict allowing the use of the temple funds for the corridor development project, which may spell a blow to the State Government’s plans. The court also suggested passing an order to have a committee manage the temple until the High Court decided the validity of the ordinance.
The Bench adjourned the case to August 5, asking Additional Solicitor General KM Nataraj, who appeared for Uttar Pradesh, to take instructions from the State Government on the suggestions.
