The Supreme Court of India has ordered the Centre to provide details of the PM CARES Fund that was set up to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. Background: The PM CARES Fund was set up by the Centre in March 2020 to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. Parties: The petitioners, who were a group of citizens, argued that the Centre should provide details of the PM CARES Fund. The Centre, on the other hand, argued that the details of the PM CARES Fund were already available in the public domain. Legal issues: The main legal issue before the court was whether the Centre was required to provide details of the PM CARES Fund. Court observations: The Supreme Court observed that the Centre was required to provide details of the PM CARES Fund. The court noted that the information was necessary to ensure that the funds were being utilized in a transparent and accountable manner. Significance: The Supreme Court's decision is significant as it orders the Centre to provide details of the PM CARES Fund. The decision is also important as it highlights the need for transparency and accountability in the utilization of public funds. The court's decision is likely to have far-reaching implications for the transparency and accountability of public funds in the country.