New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to consider setting up a fresh bench to hear a plea seeking review of its May 16, 2025, verdict, which held that the Hare Krishna temple in Bengaluru belonged to ISKCON Bengaluru.
The top court had allowed the plea of ISKCON Bengaluru challenging a Karnataka High Court order that ruled in favour of ISKCON Mumbai over control of the iconic temple and educational complex in Bengaluru. Notice be issued to the parties.” Later, in November 2025, a bench of Justices J K Maheshwari, since retired, and A G Masih delivered a split verdict on ISKCON Mumbai’s plea seeking a review of the top court’s May 16 judgment. On May 16, 2025, a bench of Justices Abhay S Oka, since retired, and Augustine George Masih had set aside the order of the Karnataka High Court and held that the property belonged to ISKCON Bengaluru.
The bench had said the trial court also recorded a finding that no evidence was produced by ISKCON Mumbai about its possession of the Schedule ‘A’ property and there was absolutely no evidence to support its claim. In his two-sentence order, he said, “Applications for listing the review petitions in open court are allowed.
Supreme Court Allows ISKCON Bengaluru to Present Case
The Supreme Court has ruled that ISKCON Bengaluru can present its case regarding a high court verdict from May 23, 2011. Justice Maheshwari noted an “error apparent” in the previous judgment, indicating the Mumbai branch should have the opportunity to argue its position in an open court. ISKCON Bengaluru had initially approached the Supreme Court on June 2, 2011, challenging the high court’s decision, which overturned a local court ruling from 2009. The organization is represented by its office-bearer, Kodandarama Dasa, in this ongoing legal matter.
