Public Interest Litigation regarding PM-CARES Fund transparency

Updates

1. News19 Aug 2026

   PM CARES Fund releases audited financial statements for 2024-25

   The PM CARES Fund released its audited financial statements, revealing a total corpus of Rs 8,452 crore, with 93% held in fixed deposits and an expenditure of Rs 88 lakh for the 2024-25 financial year.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The PM CARES Fund made its financial audit records for the most recent year available to the public.

   Who:

   The PM CARES Fund is the organization providing the financial report and the Delhi High Court is the court hearing the public interest lawsuit.

   When:

   Reported on 19 Aug 2026.

   Where:

   Delhi High Court.

   What it means:

   The court now has official records showing how much money the fund has and how it was spent.

   The Hindu
2. News4 Jun 2020

   Breaking | Direction sought for PM-CARES Fund to reveal money received and other details on its website; PIL filed in Delhi HC

   As reported by ANI, A Public Interest Litigation was filed wherein transparency in the context of PM Cares Fund was sought.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A request was made in court to force the PM-CARES Fund to publish its financial details online.

   Who:

   A petitioner filed a legal request against the PM-CARES Fund in the Delhi High Court.

   When:

   Reported on 4 Jun 2020.

   Where:

   Delhi High Court.

   Why:

   The filing asks for transparency regarding the money the fund has received.

   What it means:

   The court will now consider the request to make the fund's details available on its website.

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