UPSC | Prelims GS | 2026

The Madras High Court judgment reported on FCRA registration is best reflected by which statement?

  1. A religious organisation engaged in conversions must necessarily receive FCRA registration
  2. Refusal of registration was upheld where activities were considered inconsistent with statutory concerns about secular fabric and social amity
  3. The requirement of registration for foreign contributions was abolished
  4. FCRA registration powers were transferred from the Centre to States

Answer

Correct Answer

Refusal of registration was upheld where activities were considered inconsistent with statutory concerns about secular fabric and social amity

Explanation

B reflects the reported reasoning that registration is not automatic and the statutory framework examines the effect of activities on secular fabric and social amity. A reverses the holding. C is wrong because registration remains relevant. D is wrong because the Act's registration authority remains with the Union government.

Topics: civil society regulation, fcra registration and religious organisations, foreign contribution regulation act, polity and governance