Supreme Court Delivers Split Verdict on ISKCON Mumbai’s Review Plea Over Bengaluru Temple Ownership

The Supreme Court delivered a split verdict on review petitions filed by ISKCON Mumbai challenging the Court’s May 2025 ruling that recognised ISKCON Bangalore as an independent entity and owner of the Hare Krishna Temple in Bengaluru.

 Justice J.K. Maheshwari allowed the review to be heard in open court and issued notice, while Justice A.G. Masih dismissed the plea, holding there was no error in the earlier judgment.

The 2025 verdict had affirmed ISKCON Bangalore’s independent status under the Karnataka Societies Registration Act, 1960. Owing to the difference in opinion, the matter will now be placed before the Chief Justice of India.

[ISKCON Mumbai v ISKCON Bangalore & Ors.]