Legal Framework for NGOs in India:
NGOs may operate under various legal structures, including trusts, societies, and Section 8 of the Companies Act. Each structure has its own set of regulations and requirements, governed primarily by:
Indian Trusts Act, 1882: It regulates the formation and administration of public trusts.
Societies Registration Act, 1860: It governs the registration and functioning of societies engaged in charitable activities.
Companies Act, 2013: It provides for the establishment of it under Section 8 companies, primarily for promoting charitable objectives.