Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Allahabad HC Questions UP's Banke Bihari Temple Trustee Plan
Imagine a special place called the Banke Bihari temple, which is usually looked after by specific families.
The government wants to make a rule that lets them pick people to help run the temple.
But, some people, like a special lawyer helping the court, think this isn't right.
They believe the government is trying to take control of a private temple in a way that they shouldn't.
The court is looking at this issue and will hear from the government on July 30, 2025, to decide what's fair.
Allahabad High Court questions the UP government's ability to appoint trustees for the Banke Bihari temple.
The court is reviewing the Uttar Pradesh Shri Bankey Bihari Ji Temple Trust Ordinance of 2025.
Amicus curiae argues the ordinance allows government overreach into a private temple.
The ordinance outlines nominated trustees from the Vaishnav tradition and ex-officio trustees, including government officials.
The court has scheduled the next hearing for July 30, 2025, awaiting the state government's response.
- Who
- Allahabad High Court, Uttar Pradesh government, amicus curiae (Sanjeev Goswami), Pranav Goswami.
- What
- The Allahabad High Court is reviewing if the Uttar Pradesh government can appoint trustees for the Banke Bihari temple.
- When
- The next hearing is scheduled for July 30, 2025.
- Where
- Allahabad High Court, concerning the Banke Bihari temple in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- To determine if the government's ordinance regarding temple trusteeship is permissible and to address concerns of government overreach into a private religious institution.
Concerns of Overreach
Potential for Government Oversight
Government's Role vs. Private Religious Practice
Concerns of Overreach
The government's involvement in a private temple through appointed trustees is seen as intrusion into religious practice.
Potential for Government Oversight
The government's view is not explicitly stated in the provided articles, but it likely involves a need to oversee the temple's management.
- Court
- Allahabad High Court
- Temple
- Banke Bihari temple
- Location
- Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
- Ordinance
- Uttar Pradesh Shri Bankey Bihari Ji Temple Trust Ordinance, 2025
- Next Hearing
- July 30, 2025
- Amicus Curiae
- Sanjeev Goswami