Archive · 25 May 2025
SC to Hear Plea Challenging Banke Bihari Temple Corridor Plan
The Supreme Court is revisiting its decision to allow a redevelopment project near the Banke Bihari temple in Vrindavan.
A temple administrator has filed a petition because he wasn't consulted about the plan.
The plan, which costs Rs 500 crore, aims to improve the area for pilgrims after a past stampede.
The administrator fears the plan could damage the temple's sacred character and religious traditions.
He wants the court to consider the impact of construction and consult stakeholders.
The government argues the project is necessary to ease congestion and improve facilities.
The Supreme Court will hear a petition against a redevelopment plan near the Banke Bihari temple.
A temple administrator claims he was not consulted before the initial ruling.
The Rs 500 crore plan aims to improve pilgrim infrastructure and reduce congestion.
The petitioner is concerned about the plan's impact on the temple's sanctity and religious traditions.
The Uttar Pradesh government asserts the project is crucial for pilgrim safety and convenience.
- Who
- A temple administrator (Devendra Nath Goswami) and other stakeholders vs. the Uttar Pradesh government.
- What
- A review petition challenging the approval of a redevelopment plan for the Banke Bihari temple corridor.
- When
- May 20, 2024, the Supreme Court agreed to hear the petition.
- Where
- Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, near the Banke Bihari temple.
- Why
- To address concerns about the project's impact on the temple's sacred character and the lack of stakeholder consultation.
Temple Administrator/Heritage Activists
Uttar Pradesh Government/Court
Impact on Temple
Temple Administrator/Heritage Activists
Temple administrators are concerned that unchecked development could alter the temple's religious and cultural fabric.
Uttar Pradesh Government/Court
The government and the court approved the project to reduce congestion and improve infrastructure for pilgrims.
Stakeholder Consultation
Temple Administrator/Heritage Activists
Stakeholders, including a temple administrator, claim they were not consulted and their voices were not heard.
Uttar Pradesh Government/Court
The Uttar Pradesh government stated that they engaged with stakeholders.
- Redevelopment Plan Cost
- Rs 500 crore
- Original SC Ruling Date
- May 15, 2024
- Location
- Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh
- Temple construction year
- 1862
- Activities Requested to be Stayed
- Land acquisition, demolition, new construction