The Supreme Court of India has directed an inquiry into allegations of misuse of the PM CARES Fund, established to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Background: The case arose from a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by an NGO, alleging that the fund was being misused for purposes other than those stated. Parties: The petitioner, an NGO, sought transparency and accountability in the utilization of the PM CARES Fund. Legal issues: The court considered whether the PM CARES Fund is subject to public scrutiny and if its operations are transparent. Court observations: The Supreme Court noted the importance of transparency in the management of public funds, emphasizing that such funds must be used for the intended purposes. Significance: This order underscores the Supreme Court's role in ensuring accountability and transparency in the use of public funds, particularly those established for emergency responses like the COVID-19 pandemic.