Supreme Court Questions Uttar Pradesh’s Haste in Taking Over Bankey Bihari Temple

• The Supreme Court has questioned the Uttar Pradesh government’s rapid decision to take over the management of the ancient Bankey Bihari temple in Mathura.

• Justice Surya Kant, a Bench, expressed disapproval of the State’s “clandestine” approach to secure court permission for the temple’s development project.

• The court considered recalling its May verdict’s directions to allow the use of temple funds for the corridor development project.

• The court suggested a committee manage the temple until the High Court decides the ordinance’s validity.

• The case was adjourned to August 5, with Additional Solicitor General K.M. Nataraj to take instructions from the State.

• Justice Kant emphasized the need for basic amenities and religious tourism as a revenue source.