Troubling bill: On the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026

The article discusses the controversial Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, which proposes stringent measures including the automatic takeover of assets of civil society organizations upon the lapse or refusal of their FCRA registration. It highlights concerns about over-regulation, lack of transparency, limited appeal mechanisms, and its disproportionate impact on minority religious institutions. The Bill has faced widespread protests and has been referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee for review.