Civil Society and NGOs: Partners in Democratic Governance
Civil society and NGOs play a vital role in India’s democratic framework, with over 3 million registered organizations working across sectors like education, health, and social justice. Their impact is evident in key reforms such as the Right to Information Act, 2005, and grassroots service delivery during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. However, their functioning has faced increasing regulatory scrutiny—especially after the 2020 FCRA amendments—raising concerns about shrinking civic space.
Recent Developments
- The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) of 2010, and its subsequent amendments, has been a significant point of recent discussion regarding the functioning of NGOs.
- The FCRA amendments ....
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- 2 Doctrine of Constitutional Morality: Interpretation in Recent Supreme Court Rulings
- 3 Caste Census and the Constitutional Mandate for Equality
- 4 16th Finance Commission & Fiscal Federalism
- 5 Legislative Competence in New Tech Sectors
- 6 Separation of Powers: Recent Legislative vs. Judicial Standoffs
- 7 Consumer Protection & Digital Markets
- 8 Electoral Funding & Transparency
- 9 Constitutional Interpretation and Advisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
- 10 Anti-Defection Law & Speaker’s Role
