Temple Funds Are Deity’s Property, Not Permitted for Cooperative Bank Rescue: CJI Surya Kant

Today, On 5th December, CJI Surya Kant remarked that Temple Funds Are Deity’s Property, Not Permitted for Cooperative Bank Rescue. While hearing Kerala cooperative banks’ petitions on returning Thirunelly Temple deposits, the Supreme Court questioned the challenge against the High Court order, reaffirming deity’s ownership.

Tirupati Laddu Row: Supreme Court to Hear CBI Director’s Plea Challenging Andhra Pradesh High Court’s Observation on SIT Probe

Today, On 22nd September, The Supreme Court will hear a plea from the CBI Director challenging remarks made by the Andhra Pradesh High Court in the Tirupati Laddu row. The case relates to the ongoing SIT probe into irregularities in temple offerings. The Supreme Court decided to hear a plea on Friday from the Director […]

Madras High Court: “Temple Funds Belong To Deity, Can’t Be Used For Govt Projects”

Madras High Court rules temple funds belong to deity and cannot be diverted for government projects, quashing marriage hall plans and reinforcing protection of devotees’ contributions under HR&CE Act.

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.

Banke Bihari Temple Case| “Will Modify the Part of the Judgment Which Affects You & Form a Committee Headed by HC Judge”: Supreme Court

Today, On 8th August, in Banke Bihari Temple Case, The Supreme Court said it “will modify the part of the judgment which affects you” and also “form a committee headed by HC judge,” while granting liberty to challenge the affected portion.

Banke Bihari Temple Case | Allahabad High Court Defers Case Hearing to August 26

The Allahabad High Court deferred the Bankey Bihari temple case to August 26 after being told the Trust Ordinance is under challenge in the Supreme Court. In the Gyanvapi ASI survey matter, hearing is on September 23.

Banke Bihari Temple Case | “Suggest Name of Ex-High Court Judge to Head Temple Committee”: Supreme Court

Today, On 5th August, The Supreme Court asked both parties to suggest the name of a former High Court judge to head a temporary committee for managing Banke Bihari Temple’s administration until the legal dispute over the ordinance is resolved.

Banke Bihari Temple Case | “A Public Temple Can’t Be Run Without Hearing Affected Parties”: Supreme Court Slams UP Govt, Proposes Recall of Order Allowing Use of Temple Funds

Today, On 4th August, In the Banke Bihari Temple case, the Supreme Court criticised the UP government for acting without hearing all sides, stating, “A public temple can’t be run without hearing affected parties,” and proposed recalling the order allowing fund use.

Banke Bihari Temple Case | “How Many Temples Taken Over by Law?”: Supreme Court to Hear UP’s Takeover Ordinance Next Week

The Supreme Court will hear next week a petition challenging the Uttar Pradesh ordinance taking over Banke Bihari Temple’s management. “How many temples taken over by law?” the bench asked while seeking data on similar cases nationwide.

Banke Bihari Temple Panel Moves Supreme Court Against UP Govt’s ‘Mala Fide’ Ordinance

Banke Bihari temple’s management committee has challenged a UP government ordinance in the Supreme Court, calling it unconstitutional. The plea claims the move bypasses judicial proceedings and violates separation of powers.