India, May 27 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Uttar Pradesh Government to prepare a comprehensive development plan, including widening of roads and other facilities for senior citizens, women, children and ailing devotees of Thakur Shree Bankey Bihari Ji Maharaj temple in Vrindavan.

A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi took note of the plea that the deity at the temple is a "living child" and passed a significant interim order to balance centuries-old traditions with modern administrative needs.

The bench directed the inclusion of four specific Goswami representatives into the high-powered committee (HPC) for effective management of the affairs of the temple.

It also directed the...