Aadhaar neither creates surveillance state nor violates privacy: UIDAI
UIDAI said the court has upheld the constitutional validity of Aadhaar and accepted that there is a legitimate state aim in the 12-digit biometric ID.
Sep 26, 2018, 18:36 PM ISTSC declares Aadhaar constitutionally valid: Here's the full text
A five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra held that Aadhaar would be voluntary and not mandatory with an option to exit.
Sep 26, 2018, 14:34 PM ISTList of services where Aadhaar is required and not required
The verdict was pronounced on a batch of pleas challenging the constitutional validity of Aadhaar scheme and its enabling 2016 law.
Sep 26, 2018, 12:44 PM ISTAadhaar mandatory for PAN, I-T returns but not for bank, mobile services: SC
The apex court's five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra said Aadhaar will not be required for opening bank accounts, admissions in schools or for getting mobile connections. The court however upheld Section 139AA, mandating its linkage with PAN and filing of Income Tax returns.
Sep 26, 2018, 12:18 PM ISTSupreme Court verdict on Aadhaar
Centre has so far issued 139 notifications, practically touching every aspect of a citizen`s day-to-day life, making Aadhaar linking mandatory.
Sep 26, 2018, 11:26 AM IST