In Brief
The Supreme Court held that Receivers appointed to manage temples in Mathura and Vrindavan should be selected from persons with adequate administrative experience, religious background, and cultural knowledge—preferably belonging to the Vaishnav Sampradaya—rather than practicing advocates. The Court observed that advocateships as Receivers created conflicts of interest and prolonged litigation unnecessarily. The judgment also permitted the State of Uttar Pradesh to use temple funds to purchase land for developing the Shri Banke Bihari Temple corridor, addressing public safety concerns, with acquired land remaining in the Deity's name. The Court emphasized expediting long-pending temple disputes rather than indefinite Receiver appointments.
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