Banke Bihari Temple Trust Bill Becomes Law: Assets Secured, SC Slams VIP Darshan

• The Shri Banke Bihari Temple Trust Bill 2025 has become law after approval from the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, Council, and Governor.
• The new law establishes a legal framework for managing the temple's movable and immovable property, offerings, and religious traditions.
• All offerings, donations, gifts, and other assets will now come under the temple trust, ensuring their protection and proper use.
• An 18-member trust, including 11 nominated and 7 ex-officio members, will manage the temple; nominated members serve a three-year term.
• The Supreme Court criticized the practice of special darshan for money, calling it "exploitation," and will hear the matter again on January 7, 2026.

Why It Matters: New law secures Banke Bihari Temple assets and management, while Supreme Court criticizes VIP darshan.