NGOs need not always be viewed with suspicion just because they run on foreign aid: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court emphasized that NGOs receiving foreign aid should not be viewed with inherent suspicion unless proven to violate laws. The bench highlighted the role NGOs play in filling governance gaps and contributing to social welfare. The judgment urges regulators and authorities to balance scrutiny with fairness while assessing NGOs’ compliance with FCRA norms.