Chhaya Mishra: Championing Legal Oversight for Bihar's Temples

Chhaya Mishra has been appointed as the government counsel for the Bihar State Board of Religious Trusts, which manages 4,000 temples. Previously a counsel for the Union government, she will now represent the board in the High Court as per an official order dated January 8.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Patna | Updated: 13-01-2026 20:52 IST | Created: 13-01-2026 20:52 IST
Chhaya Mishra: Championing Legal Oversight for Bihar's Temples
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In a key appointment, Chhaya Mishra has taken the role of government counsel for the Bihar State Board of Religious Trusts, according to an official order.

The board is responsible for the administration of some 4,000 temples across the state. This development marks a significant step in strengthening legal oversight for these religious sites.

Mishra, who also serves as vice president of the Patna High Court Advocates Association, has a distinguished career, formerly representing the Union government in tasks involving the Railways and the National Investigation Agency (NIA).

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