Regulatory framework governing ‘foreign contributions’: Ambiguity leading to excessive stringency

Regulatory framework governing ‘foreign contributions’: Ambiguity leading to excessive stringency

The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, and the rules framed thereunder regulate ‘foreign contribution’. This post examines how heightened policing calls for stringent compliance by entities receiving ‘foreign contribution’.

Evolving regulatory framework for ‘foreign contributions’

The first law to regulate ‘foreign contributions’ in India, the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act of 1976 (“Old Regime”), was passed during the Emergency to safeguard against the misuse of ‘foreign contributions’ for activities that may be detrimental to ‘national security’.[1] This was thereafter … Read the rest

New York sues New Jersey over compact governing Port of New York and New Jersey

New York sues New Jersey over compact governing Port of New York and New Jersey

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This week we highlight cert petitions (and one original action) that ask the Supreme Court to consider, among other things, whether New Jersey can withdraw from its Waterfront Commission Compact with New York concerning governance and law enforcement over the Port of New York and New Jersey.

In New York v. New Jersey, New York files an original action in the Supreme Court against New Jersey, asking the justices to decide whether New Jersey can unilaterally withdraw from … Read the rest