The Karnataka High Court has nullified the Ministry of Home Affairs’ orders that led to the cancellation of the Centre for Wildlife Studies’ (CWS) registration under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA). Founded by scientist K. Ullas Karanth in Bengaluru, CWS faced registration suspension and subsequent cancellation, with the MHA citing non-compliance. However, the court ruled that the cancellation lacked justification as the entity was not granted a personal hearing, essential under Section 14(2) of the FCRA. The judgment underscores the importance of procedural fairness in regulatory actions affecting organizations under the FCRA.