The Supreme Court has stayed the Uttar Pradesh government’s ordinance giving it control over Vrindavan’s Banke Bihari temple and formed a 12-member panel headed by retired Justice Ashok Kumar to manage its affairs. The move aims to end years of mismanagement and provide better facilities for devotees.
The Supreme Court criticized the Uttar Pradesh government for interfering in a private dispute over the management of the Shri Banke Bihari temple in Vrindavan. The Court warned such interference undermines the rule of law, emphasizing the government should not involve itself in private legal matters. The Court firmly rejected the government’s attempts to hijack the case.
The Supreme Court of India has authorized the Uttar Pradesh government to utilize funds from the Shri Banke Bihari Temple to acquire 5 acres of land for developing facilities to manage the high influx of devotees. This decision overturns a previous High Court ruling, reflecting the urgent need for improved infrastructure at the temple.
The Allahabad High Court has directed the district administration to ensure safety at the Banke Bihari temple in Mathura, assigning responsibility for law and order during the festival. The court has also ordered that live streaming be restricted to within the temple to manage crowd control and prevent overcrowding.
