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FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026- Key Changes for NGOs and Stakeholders

Corporate Law : The amendment strengthens regulation of foreign contributions with new oversight mechanisms. The key takeaway is tighter complianc...

March 31, 2026 4650 Views 0 comment Print

Foreign Donation to Educational Institutions under FCRA

Corporate Law : This explains why educational institutions are fully covered under FCRA when receiving foreign funds. The key takeaway is that aca...

December 28, 2025 756 Views 0 comment Print

Foreign Donations to Religious & Charitable Trusts in India: FCRA Compliance

Corporate Law : Explains how religious and charitable trusts can comply with FCRA, highlighting proper donation channels, fund utilization, and re...

December 22, 2025 1509 Views 0 comment Print

Foreign Donation to Hospitals & Medical NGOs – FCRA Compliance

Corporate Law : Hospitals and medical NGOs must disclose all foreign grants, equipment, and medicines under FCRA; non-compliance can lead to froze...

December 16, 2025 1308 Views 0 comment Print

Accounting Treatment of Fixed Assets Purchased from Foreign Contributions under FCRA

CA, CS, CMA : Learn the correct accounting treatment for fixed assets purchased with foreign contributions under the FCRA. This guide covers cap...

August 3, 2025 1425 Views 0 comment Print


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CBI Initiates Case Against Delhi-Based Company for Violations of FCRA Provisions

Corporate Law : CBI registers a case against a Delhi-based private company and its Director for alleged violations of FCRA provisions, involving u...

October 13, 2023 954 Views 0 comment Print

FCRA: Act & Rules / Regulations-List of Agencies not treated as foreign source

Company Law : List of agencies of the United Nations, and other international agencies and organizations notified by the Central Government to b...

November 26, 2022 1617 Views 0 comment Print

Denial and Renewal of FCRA

Corporate Law : During preceding 3 years (2019, 2020, 2021) registration certificates of 1811 number of Associations have been cancelled under the...

July 27, 2022 2637 Views 0 comment Print

Illegal FCRA registration & renewal – CBI arrests 6 FCRA officials

Corporate Law : A case was registered against 36 accused including 7 public servants of FCRA Division of MHA & NIC and middlemen, representatives ...

May 13, 2022 561 Views 0 comment Print

MHA did not freeze bank accounts of Missionaries of Charity

Corporate Law : MHA did not freeze bank accounts of Missionaries of Charity (MoC)  State Bank of India informed that Missionaries of Charity itse...

December 29, 2021 861 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Bhagavad Gita, Vedanta & Yoga Are Philosophical and Not Religious: Madras HC

Income Tax : The court held that valid registration under income-tax law is a relevant factor under FCRA and cannot be ignored. Failure to cons...

December 23, 2025 4458 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi HC Quashes Income Tax Notice Pending FCRA certificate cancellation Challenge

Income Tax : Delhi High Court has set aside a tax department notice to cancel a foundation's tax registration, ruling it was premature while an...

September 7, 2025 633 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Restores 80G Approval for Tiger Conservation Trust, Recognizing Fund Utilization

Income Tax : ITAT reinstates 80G approval for Tiger Research and Conservation Trust, highlighting its compliance with fund utilization and its ...

April 8, 2025 675 Views 0 comment Print

Amendment to Section 7, 12(1A),12A & 17(1) of FCRA, 2010 are valid: SC

Corporate Law : Noel Harper & Ors Vs Union of India (Supreme Court of India) Sub-Whether amendment made to Section 7, 12(1A),12A and 17(1) of ...

April 13, 2022 2295 Views 0 comment Print

HC upheld suspension of FCRA registration of Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative

Fema / RBI : Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative Vs Union of India (Delhi High Court) Delhi High Court upheld the decision of Centre to suspen...

February 21, 2022 1842 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


MHA Clarifies FCRA Renewal Deadline to Avoid Disruption

Corporate Law : MHA advises FCRA registered associations to submit renewal applications at least four months before expiry, warning that late subm...

September 30, 2025 735 Views 0 comment Print

FCRA Registration Validity Extended to 30th September 2025

Corporate Law : Ministry of Home Affairs extends FCRA registration validity for certain entities with pending renewal applications or expiring bet...

June 24, 2025 1218 Views 0 comment Print

Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2025

Corporate Law : India's Ministry of Home Affairs updates FCRA Rules 2011, introducing revised documentation for foreign contribution registration,...

May 26, 2025 4317 Views 0 comment Print

MHA Permits Fee Payments from Expired FCRA Accounts

Corporate Law : MHA permits NGOs with expired FCRA registration to pay compounding penalties and fees from their FCRA account via online portal; o...

May 14, 2025 1506 Views 0 comment Print

Proposal regarding processing of prior permission application under FCRA

Corporate Law : Indian government sets new validity periods for receiving and utilizing foreign contributions under FCRA, impacting existing and f...

April 7, 2025 687 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Posts in FCRA

FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026- Key Changes for NGOs and Stakeholders

March 31, 2026 4650 Views 0 comment Print

The amendment strengthens regulation of foreign contributions with new oversight mechanisms. The key takeaway is tighter compliance and enhanced government control over foreign-funded assets.

Foreign Donation to Educational Institutions under FCRA

December 28, 2025 756 Views 0 comment Print

This explains why educational institutions are fully covered under FCRA when receiving foreign funds. The key takeaway is that academic status does not exempt institutions from compliance.

Bhagavad Gita, Vedanta & Yoga Are Philosophical and Not Religious: Madras HC

December 23, 2025 4458 Views 0 comment Print

The court held that valid registration under income-tax law is a relevant factor under FCRA and cannot be ignored. Failure to consider it violated Section 52, which makes FCRA supplementary to other laws.

Foreign Donations to Religious & Charitable Trusts in India: FCRA Compliance

December 22, 2025 1509 Views 0 comment Print

Explains how religious and charitable trusts can comply with FCRA, highlighting proper donation channels, fund utilization, and reporting to prevent suspension or cancellation.

Foreign Donation to Hospitals & Medical NGOs – FCRA Compliance

December 16, 2025 1308 Views 0 comment Print

Hospitals and medical NGOs must disclose all foreign grants, equipment, and medicines under FCRA; non-compliance can lead to frozen funds or registration suspension.

MHA Clarifies FCRA Renewal Deadline to Avoid Disruption

September 30, 2025 735 Views 0 comment Print

MHA advises FCRA registered associations to submit renewal applications at least four months before expiry, warning that late submissions will disrupt foreign contribution use.

Delhi HC Quashes Income Tax Notice Pending FCRA certificate cancellation Challenge

September 7, 2025 633 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court has set aside a tax department notice to cancel a foundation’s tax registration, ruling it was premature while an FCRA cancellation challenge is pending.

Accounting Treatment of Fixed Assets Purchased from Foreign Contributions under FCRA

August 3, 2025 1425 Views 0 comment Print

Learn the correct accounting treatment for fixed assets purchased with foreign contributions under the FCRA. This guide covers capitalization, disclosure, and compliance requirements.

Recent Amendments to FCRA, 2010 and Rules, 2011

July 30, 2025 1929 Views 0 comment Print

Recent FCRA amendments and clarifications alter rules for foreign contribution. This article highlights new changes to reporting, administrative expenses, and bank accounts.

FCRA Registration Validity Extended to 30th September 2025

June 24, 2025 1218 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Home Affairs extends FCRA registration validity for certain entities with pending renewal applications or expiring between July-September 2025.

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