SC Reopens ISKCON Property Battle: Bengaluru Temple's Fate, Billions at Stake

• Supreme Court reopened a 25-year property dispute between Iskcon Mumbai and Iskcon Bengaluru over the iconic Hare Krishna Hill temple.
• The core issue is whether Iskcon Bengaluru is an independent entity or a branch of Iskcon Mumbai, impacting ownership of the 7-acre Bengaluru property worth hundreds of crores.
• Iskcon Mumbai claims headquarters status, while Iskcon Bengaluru asserts its independence as a registered society.
• The case, previously favoring Iskcon Bengaluru in a May 2025 SC verdict, will be heard again on January 22, 2026.
• The ruling will set a precedent for other decentralized religious and charitable trusts regarding asset ownership and theological differences.

Why It Matters: SC reopens ISKCON property dispute, impacting Bengaluru temple ownership and setting a precedent for other trusts.