The said right emanates from the right to freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution of India.” The Court was considering petitions filed by the two NGOs, being aggrieved by the rejection of their FCRA renewal as well as the revisional order challenging the same. The Centre also took a stand that there was no statutory mandate to divulge reasons for rejection of renewal. When funds are diverted for 'undesirable purposes', the petitioners are entitled for renewal of their registration, it was argued. “the proviso to section 16(3) of the FCRA cannot be perceived as confined only to provide reasons for the delay.