Supreme Court Halts UP Govt’s Banke Bihari Ordinance – Appoints Ex-High Court Judge to Lead Temple Management Panel

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.