Banke Bihari Temple Funds: SC Orders Audit Trail, Warns Against Donation Diversion

Taking strong view of the allegations of siphoning away of donations at the Shri Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan, the Supreme Court on Tuesday (August 25, 2026) directed that every penny donated must land in donation boxes or online into the temple treasury.

A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana took note of submissions by senior advocate Maninder Singh, who submitted a status report by the high-powered committee overseeing the functioning of the temple.

Mr. Singh placed on record photographs and said there are very serious issues and there is urgency in this.