Ordinance Dispute: Supreme Oversight of Shri Bankey Bihari Mandir

The Allahabad High Court has delayed a hearing on a petition questioning the legitimacy of an ordinance that seeks to create a government trust for the control and supervision of Shri Bankey Bihari Mandir in Mathura.

The disputed ordinance, known as The Uttar Pradesh Shri Bankey Bihari Ji Temple Trust Ordinance, 2025, was passed by the state legislature and awaits the Governor's endorsement. The state's objection suggests that amendments to the plea or a new petition may be necessary.

In response to the state's objection, a division bench consisting of Justice Arindam Sinha and Justice Avanish Saxena granted an adjournment to give the petitioner time to submit a properly amended plea.

(With inputs from agencies.)