Section 40: Bar on prosecution of offences under the Act.

Q: What does Section 40 of The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA) deal with?

Section 40 FCRA pertains to "Bar on prosecution of offences under the Act.". It is part of the The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 40 of The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA) governs bar on prosecution of offences under the Act. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 40 FCRA still in force?

Yes, Section 40 of the The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 40 FCRA?

धारा 40 FCRA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 40 of the The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010. Section 40 of The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA) governs bar on prosecution of offences under the Act. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 40 FCRA?

Dhara 40 FCRA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 40 of the The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 40 of The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA) governs bar on prosecution of offences under the Act. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 40 of The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010?

Cite as: "Section 40, The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, § 40 (India).

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The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010

Chapter VIII — OFFENCES AND PENALTIES

Section 40

Bar on prosecution of offences under the Act.

No court shall take cognizance of any offence under this Act, except with the previous sanction of the Central Government or any officer authorised by that Government in this behalf.