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14 August 2026

FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026

The FCRA Amendment Bill is a significant piece of legislation directly impacting the regulatory framework for NGOs and civil society, which is a recurring theme in GS2 regarding governance, accountability, and the role of non-state actors.

1 min read Day 18 of 18 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) Amendment Bill, 2026, has been referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for detailed examination.
  • The Bill aims to regulate foreign contributions to civil society organisations to ensure national security and financial accountability.
  • Concerns raised regarding the Bill include the potential for automatic forfeiture of assets and the denial of a hearing before non-renewal of licenses.
  • Critics argue that the current provisions lack adequate safeguards for due process and may grant excessive executive discretion.
  • The JPC is expected to balance state objectives with principles of natural justice, transparency, and the protection of institutional property.

Part of a longer story

This is day 18 of 18 in FCRA Amendment Rules 2026, which has been running since 24 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Examine the role of Joint Parliamentary Committees in the legislative process, particularly in ensuring parliamentary oversight over complex regulatory amendments. 150 words
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  2. Discuss the balance between national security objectives and the principles of natural justice in the regulation of foreign funding for civil society organisations in India. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following bodies is responsible for the detailed examination of the FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026, as per the recent parliamentary motion?

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