Supreme Court Moves to Suspend UP Banke Bihari Temple Committee, Refers Case to High Court
SC to Keep Committee Under UP Ordinance in Abeyance On Friday, the Supreme Court of India announced its intention to suspend the operation of the Committee formed under the Uttar Pradesh Shri Bankey Bihari Ji Temple Trust Ordinance, 2025 . This Committee, created by the state government, was tasked with managing the historic Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan, Mathura. A Bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi stated that the matter would be referred to the Allahabad High Court to examine the constitutional validity of the Ordinance. Until the High Court delivers its verdict, the functioning of the Committee under the Ordinance will remain in abeyance. Interim Committee to Manage Temple Affairs To ensure smooth temple operations during this interim period, the apex court will constitute a new temporary management committee . This panel will be headed by a former judge of the High Court and will include: Certain government officials Representatives of th...