The bill also sought a comprehensive statutory framework for vesting, supervision, management and disposal of foreign contributions and assets through a 'designated authority.'
Introducing the bill, Union MoS for Home Nityanand Rai said that the legislation aims to enhance transparency and ensure proper utilisation of funds received from abroad.
The top court said that Section 12A’s underlying purpose is merely to identify the key functionaries of the registered association so that they can be made accountable for violations, if any