Archive · 30 Jul 2025
Allahabad High Court Delays Temple Ordinance Hearing
Imagine a famous temple wants to be run by a new group, but the court isn't sure it's fair.
The court is looking at a plan where the government would be in charge of the temple.
The court is worried this might be against the rules, as the temple is normally run by private people, not the government.
The court has paused its decision because there's another court case about the same topic.
They will make a decision soon.
Allahabad High Court adjourned a hearing regarding the Uttar Pradesh Shri Bankey Bihari Ji Temple Trust Ordinance.
The court expressed concerns about government control over the temple, potentially violating Article 25 of the Constitution.
The Ordinance aims to establish a government trust to oversee the Shri Bankey Bihari Mandir in Mathura.
The state counsel informed the court that the validity of the Ordinance is challenged in the Supreme Court.
The next hearing is scheduled for August 6th.
- Who
- Allahabad High Court
- What
- Allahabad High Court adjourned a hearing on the Uttar Pradesh Shri Bankey Bihari Ji Temple Trust Ordinance.
- When
- July 30th
- Where
- Allahabad High Court, regarding a temple in Mathura
- Why
- To review concerns about government control of a private temple
Concerns about Government Control
Government's Intention
Control Over Temple
Concerns about Government Control
The government is trying to take control of the temple.
Government's Intention
The ordinance is aimed at managing the temple.
- Court
- Allahabad High Court
- Case Type
- Ordinance on Temple Trust
- Next Hearing
- August 6
- Temple
- Shri Bankey Bihari Mandir
- Location
- Mathura