New Delhi, Feb. 7 -- The Supreme Court on Friday heard the Uttar Pradesh government's plea to take over the management of eight temples in Mathura currently under the receivership of advocates.
The state government requested temporary administrative control until ongoing civil suits are resolved.
Senior Advocate Navin Pahwa, representing UP government, urged the Court to permit the State Parishad to either directly manage the temples or appoint qualified local individuals to administer them.
"We request your lordships to issue directions to expedite the civil proceedings and allow a locally connected expert body to manage the temples in the interim," Pahwa submitted.
Pahwa highlighted the state's recent legislation aimed at protecting...