The Foreign Contribution Regulation Act was enacted to regulate foreign donations in India. Its aim is to protect sovereignty, internal security, and economic interests. The Act applies to NGOs, associations, political groups, and certain individuals.

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• FCRA first enacted in 1976 during the Emergency
• Objective to regulate foreign donations and protect internal security
• Applies to NGOs, associations, groups seeking foreign funds
• Mandatory registration or prior permission to receive foreign contribution
• Registration valid for five years, renewable
• Annual return filing compulsory for registered entities
• Certain persons barred from receiving foreign funds
• Includes election candidates, judges, government servants, political parties
• Foreign contribution transfer to unregistered entities prohibited
• Administered by Ministry of Home Affairs