This 7th Edition of Law Relating to Foreign Contributions in India by Gautam Banerjee provides a comprehensive and practical legal reference on the statutory framework governing foreign contributions received and utilized in India. Published by Commercial Law Publishers (India) Pvt. Ltd., the book incorporates the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Act, 2020 [Act 33 of 2020, dated 28-9-2020], and the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2020, notified vide GSR 695(E), dated 11-10-2020, making it a useful resource for understanding the updated regulatory regime under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act.

The book covers the principal legal provisions relating to:
• Regulation and acceptance of foreign contributions in India
• Eligibility and restrictions applicable to individuals, associations, and organizations receiving foreign contributions
• Registration and prior permission requirements
• Utilization and management of foreign contributions
• Designated bank accounts and maintenance of financial records
• Administrative and compliance requirements for registered organizations
• Restrictions and prohibitions concerning acceptance of foreign contributions
• Government powers relating to registration, suspension, cancellation, and regulation
• Inspection, investigation, audit, and monitoring of foreign contribution transactions
• Offences, penalties, confiscation, and other consequences of non-compliance
• Appeals and legal remedies available under the regulatory framework
• Provisions relating to accounts, returns, reporting, and utilization of foreign funds
• Amendments introduced through the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Act, 2020
• Corresponding changes incorporated through the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2020

The 7th Edition is particularly useful for advocates, legal practitioners, NGOs, charitable and voluntary organizations, institutions receiving foreign funding, compliance professionals, accountants, administrators, and students seeking a clear reference to the law governing foreign contributions in India. With its focus on the amended statutory and regulatory framework, the book serves as a valuable resource for understanding compliance obligations and the legal controls applicable to the receipt and utilization of foreign contributions.