The Supreme Court has criticized the Uttar Pradesh government for interfering in a private dispute concerning the management of the Shri Banke Bihari temple in Vrindavan, accusing the state of overreach. The court questioned the state's involvement in the temple's redevelopment plan, particularly the allocation of funds without consulting those historically connected to the temple.
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