Punjab & Haryana High Court Allows POCSO Accused To Examine UIDAI Official To Disprove Age Of Prosecutrix Based On Aadhar Card Details
1 year, 2 months ago

Punjab & Haryana High Court Allows POCSO Accused To Examine UIDAI Official To Disprove Age Of Prosecutrix Based On Aadhar Card Details

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has allowed a man accused of rape and aggravated penetrative sexual assault under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences to examine an official of UIDAI, in an attempt to show that the prosecutrix is not a minor.In the present case, the accused sought directions to summon a UIDAI official to produce Aadhar details of the prosecutrix, aiming. The Punjab & Haryana High Court has allowed a man accused of rape and aggravated penetrative sexual assault under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences to examine an official of UIDAI, in an attempt to show that the prosecutrix is not a minor. In the present case, the accused sought directions to summon a UIDAI official to produce Aadhar details of the prosecutrix, aiming to establish that she was not a minor, and hence a case under POCSO is not made out. Adding that the accused wanted to examine the concerned official of the Regional Office of UIDAI Authority to allow him to produce the relevant record from UIDAI Authority, the Court said, "in the considered opinion of the Court, such evidence may be produced to facilitate a just decision."

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'Procedural Law Can't Obstruct Justice', Jharkhand HC Directs UIDAI To Provide Aadhaar Details For Investigation In Minors Trafficking Case
3 weeks, 1 day ago

'Procedural Law Can't Obstruct Justice', Jharkhand HC Directs UIDAI To Provide Aadhaar Details For Investigation In Minors Trafficking Case

Live Law  

The Jharkhand High Court recently directed the Unique Identification Authority of India to provide the Aadhaar card details of trafficked minors to the investigating agency under a sealed cover. The division bench of Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad and Justice Pradeep Kumar Srivastava directed the UIDAI to provide the Aadhaar Card details of the trafficked minors overruling its objection under Section …

'Purpose Is Different, Don't Want Personal Info': State Govt To Uttarakhand HC On Plea Against UCC Form Asking Live-In Couples' Private Details
1 month, 1 week ago

'Purpose Is Different, Don't Want Personal Info': State Govt To Uttarakhand HC On Plea Against UCC Form Asking Live-In Couples' Private Details

Live Law  

On Friday, the State Government submitted before the Uttarakhand High Court that the purpose of including the provision in the State's Uniform Civil Code related to compulsory registration through Aadhaar and the requirement to submit proof of previous relationships is different and that the state does not seek people's private or personal details. He was responding to a petition filed …

Karnataka High Court Allows ED To Access Aadhar Database For Probing Case Under PMLA
1 month, 1 week ago

Karnataka High Court Allows ED To Access Aadhar Database For Probing Case Under PMLA

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has allowed a petition filed by Enforcement Directorate and directed the Unique Identification Authority of India to permit ED to examine the Aadhar database of 21 persons including the identity information or authentication records, while probing a case registered under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. A single judge, Justice Hemant Chandangoudar while allowing the petition …

Aadhar Card Not Proof Of Age, But An Identity Document: Madhya Pradesh HC Reiterates, Directs State To Clarify To All Concerned Authorities
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Aadhar Card Not Proof Of Age, But An Identity Document: Madhya Pradesh HC Reiterates, Directs State To Clarify To All Concerned Authorities

Live Law  

It thereafter said, " Let a copy of this order be sent to Chief Secretary, State of Madhya Pradesh for issuing notices to all the concerned authorities with regard to the legal sanctity of Aadhar Card thereby clarifying that Aadhar Card is not the document of age but it is merely a document of identity ". Similarly, different High Courts …

Aadhaar card is not proof of age, only identity, reiterates Madhya Pradesh high court
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Aadhaar card is not proof of age, only identity, reiterates Madhya Pradesh high court

Hindustan Times  

The Madhya Pradesh high court has ordered the state government to inform all authorities concerned in the state that Aadhaar was not a document of age but identity. Sahu cited a verdict by a coordinate bench of the court which ordered the state to consider the age according to Aadhaar and sought similar directions. Justice Ahluwalia, however, noted that the …

Woman Shown 'Dead' In Police Report Found Alive In Court, Punjab & Haryana High Court Seeks Action Against Delinquent Police Officer
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Woman Shown 'Dead' In Police Report Found Alive In Court, Punjab & Haryana High Court Seeks Action Against Delinquent Police Officer

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has sought "strict action" against a Haryana police officer after the woman he claimed, in a report submitted in a protection plea, is dead, was found alive and present in the Court.Justice Kirti Singh said, "In view of this false report that has been submitted to the Registry of this Court, the Superintendent of …

Fresh advisory soon on Aadhaar as date of birth proof
1 year, 1 month ago

Fresh advisory soon on Aadhaar as date of birth proof

The Hindu  

To avoid inconvenience to the public and government schemes’ beneficiaries and quell a sense of anxiety about a recent directive to cease the usage of Aadhaar as a ‘date of birth’ proof, the Unique Identification Authority of India is likely to issue a clarification soon that those relying on the ID proof for age may do so after undertaking a …

Government makes its clear that Aadhaar no proof of citizenship, birth date
1 year, 2 months ago

Government makes its clear that Aadhaar no proof of citizenship, birth date

The Hindu  

New Aadhaar cards and PDF versions of the identity document have started including a more explicit and prominent disclaimer that they are “a proof of identity, not of citizenship or date of birth,” signalling to government departments and other organisations to not use it for those purposes. At least one organisation has stopped accepting Aadhaar as a proof of date …

EPFO removes Aadhaar as valid proof for date of birth. Check valid documents
1 year, 2 months ago

EPFO removes Aadhaar as valid proof for date of birth. Check valid documents

Hindustan Times  

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation will no longer accept Aadhaar card as a valid proof for date of birth. The Employees' Provident Fund Organization will no longer accept Aadhaar card as a valid proof for date of birth {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} EPFO has followed a directive from the Unique Identification Authority of India. Notably, recent court judgments, including the …

Woman, live-in partner ‘tortured’ by cops: HC seeks details about latter’s 2 Aadhaar cards
1 year, 2 months ago

Woman, live-in partner ‘tortured’ by cops: HC seeks details about latter’s 2 Aadhaar cards

Hindustan Times  

The Punjab and Haryana high court has directed the Unique Identification Authority of India to provide details about two Aadhaar cards with different date of births issued to the same woman. The details have been sought in a case wherein a 22-year-old woman had alleged that her same-sex partner, aged 19, had been forcibly detained by the latter’s parents and …

Supreme Court asks UIDAI, Manipur govt to ensure Aadhaar cards are provided to displaced persons
1 year, 6 months ago

Supreme Court asks UIDAI, Manipur govt to ensure Aadhaar cards are provided to displaced persons

India TV News  

Supreme Court asks UIDAI, Manipur govt to ensure Aadhaar cards are provided to displaced persons The Supreme Court gave direction to the authorities on issues related to Aadhaar cards in violence-hit Manipur. The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Unique Identification Authority of India and the Manipur government to address issues related to verification of Aadhaar cards expeditiously in the …

In a murder case, unique ID authority tells Bombay High Court Aadhaar not proof of age
1 year, 8 months ago

In a murder case, unique ID authority tells Bombay High Court Aadhaar not proof of age

India Today  

The Bombay High Court has dismissed a petition filed by the Pune Police, in which they sought an order directing the Unique Identification Authority of India to furnish details of Aadhaar of an accused in a murder case. The Pune police, without challenging this order, sought documents relied upon by UIDAI to issue the two Aadhaar cards for the accused. …

People Can’t Be Denied Benefits Of Welfare Schemes Only Because They Don’t Possess Aadhaar Card Or Mobile Number: Orissa High Court
1 year, 10 months ago

People Can’t Be Denied Benefits Of Welfare Schemes Only Because They Don’t Possess Aadhaar Card Or Mobile Number: Orissa High Court

Live Law  

The Orissa High Court has cautioned both the Union and State Governments that they must not deny benefits of different welfare schemes to the needy people belonging to vulnerable sections only because they do not possess identity proof like Aadhaar Card or mobile number. While hearing a Public Interest Litigation pertaining to serious condition that has emerged in Jajpur district …

Man arrested for enhancing minor girl’s age on Aadhaar, marrying her
1 year, 11 months ago

Man arrested for enhancing minor girl’s age on Aadhaar, marrying her

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: A 23-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly marrying a minor girl after getting the date of birth on her Aadhaar card altered to pass her off as an adult. According to the police, the girl’s father, Sabhajeet Pal, 46, a tailor, later visited the police station and revealed that the girl was studying in Class 12 and had …

POCSO Act | Accused Has Statutory Right To Cross Examine Victim But Questions Should Not Reveal Her Identity: Gujarat High Court
2 years, 2 months ago

POCSO Act | Accused Has Statutory Right To Cross Examine Victim But Questions Should Not Reveal Her Identity: Gujarat High Court

Live Law  

The Gujarat High Court has made it clear that though an accused under the POCSO Act has the right to cross examine the victim, the questions asked by the defence cannot be such that reveal her identity during the trial.Justice Ilesh J. Vora observed that Section 33 cast a duty upon the Court to ensure that the identity of the …

Verify Aadhaar Before Accepting It As Proof of Identity: UIDAI To States
2 years, 4 months ago

Verify Aadhaar Before Accepting It As Proof of Identity: UIDAI To States

News 18  

The Unique Identification Authority of India, under the Ministry of Electronics & IT, on Thursday requested the state governments to verify the Aadhaar before accepting to establish the identity of an individual. “UIDAI has requested the state governments by emphasising the need for verification before usage, and has urged the states to give necessary direction so that whenever Aadhaar is …

Verify 'Aadhaar' before accepting it as proof of identity, says UIDAI
2 years, 4 months ago

Verify 'Aadhaar' before accepting it as proof of identity, says UIDAI

India TV News  

UIDAI on Aadhaar verification : Before accepting Aadhaar either in physical or electronic form as the proof of identity of an individual, entities should verify if it is genuine, the UIDAI said today. In a statement, the Union ministry of Electronics and IT said verification of Aadhaar prohibits 'unscrupulous elements and anti-social elements' from indulging in any possible misuse of …

Accused Must Not Be Forced To Face POCSO Trial If Victim Was Major: Delhi HC Asks UIDAI To Furnish Prosecutrix's DoB Record
2 years, 4 months ago

Accused Must Not Be Forced To Face POCSO Trial If Victim Was Major: Delhi HC Asks UIDAI To Furnish Prosecutrix's DoB Record

Live Law  

Hearing a bail plea of a rape accused, who is also facing charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, the Delhi High Court has directed the Unique Identification Authority of India to furnish details of the victim's date of birth as per the records relating to her Aadhar card.The court passed the order after the accused claimed …

Are Aadhaar Card Details Given By People Requesting Video Call With Prisoners Verified? Delhi High Court Asks Tihar Superintendent
2 years, 4 months ago

Are Aadhaar Card Details Given By People Requesting Video Call With Prisoners Verified? Delhi High Court Asks Tihar Superintendent

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has directed the Superintendent of Tihar Jail to explain the procedure as to how the request for setting up video calls with prisoners are dealt with by the prison authorities.Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma also asked whether any record of such video call is maintained and for how much duration the call is allowed. The Delhi High …

Authenticate Surety's Identity With Aadhaar, Maintain A Register Of Sureties: Karnataka High Court Issues Directions To Curb Fake Sureties
2 years, 5 months ago

Authenticate Surety's Identity With Aadhaar, Maintain A Register Of Sureties: Karnataka High Court Issues Directions To Curb Fake Sureties

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has issued a slew of directions to be followed by authorities whenever any surety is furnished for release of an accused on bail.A single judge bench of Justice Suraj Govindaraj while hearing a petition filed by the 65-year-old Narayana. The Karnataka High Court has issued a slew of directions to be followed by authorities whenever any …

Karnataka High Court Permits NIA To Verify Documents Submitted By 12 Alleged Foreigners With UIDAI To Fraudulently Obtain Aadhar Cards
2 years, 7 months ago

Karnataka High Court Permits NIA To Verify Documents Submitted By 12 Alleged Foreigners With UIDAI To Fraudulently Obtain Aadhar Cards

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday directed UIDAI to give access to the National Investigation Agency to the documents submitted by 12 alleged Bangladeshi nationals to obtain the Aadhaar Cards, so as to verify their genuineness. The NIA had approached the court challenging the notice dated 22-4-2021 issued by UIDAI, whereby the information sought for in respect of private respondents …

Core biometric information shall not be shared with anyone, UIDAI tells Delhi High Court
2 years, 10 months ago

Core biometric information shall not be shared with anyone, UIDAI tells Delhi High Court

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Unique Identification Authority of India informed the Delhi High Court that core biometric information collected by the authority under the Aadhaar Act shall not be shared with anyone for any reason whatsoever. UIDAI, in its affidavit filed in the high court, stated that core biometric information has been defined in Section 2 of the Aadhaar Act to mean …

Fake Indian Passports Held By Srilankan Nationals: Madras High Court Directs UIDAI To Share Details Of 35 Aadhaar Cards With 'Q' Branch-CID
2 years, 10 months ago

Fake Indian Passports Held By Srilankan Nationals: Madras High Court Directs UIDAI To Share Details Of 35 Aadhaar Cards With 'Q' Branch-CID

Live Law  

The Madras High Court has recently directed the Deputy Director, UIDAI to furnish details of 35 Aadhaar Cards sought by the Deputy Superintendent of Police, "Q" Branch CID, Chennai City. Justice G Jayachandran made the above order on a plea by the Deputy Superintendent following rejection of his request by the UIDAI, seeking information about the Aadhaar Card Numbers along …

[Habeas Corpus] Rajasthan High Court Directs UIDAI To Share Aadhar Details of Suspect & Minor Girl With Investigation Officer Within 7 Days For Tracing
3 years ago

[Habeas Corpus] Rajasthan High Court Directs UIDAI To Share Aadhar Details of Suspect & Minor Girl With Investigation Officer Within 7 Days For Tracing

Live Law  

The division bench of Rajasthan High Court directed UIDAI officials to expedite the process of providing the Aadhar details of the suspect and a minor child to the Investigating Officer. Justice Vinod Kumar Bharwani and Justice Sandeep Mehta, observed, "We, therefore, direct that the UIDAI officials shall expedite the process of providing the Aadhar details of the suspect and the …

Fake Aadhar Cards: Delhi High Court Directs UIDAI To Disclose Information Of Over 400 Persons Allegedly Involved
3 years, 2 months ago

Fake Aadhar Cards: Delhi High Court Directs UIDAI To Disclose Information Of Over 400 Persons Allegedly Involved

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has directed the Unique Identification Authority of India to disclose information of over 400 aadhar card holders who were allegedly issued fake aadhar card certificates for the purpose of enrolment in civil defence training in the city. Justice Chandra Dhari Singh was dealing with a case wherein the investigation revealed that in the year 2019, the …

Delhi High Court Seeks Response Of Centre, UIDAI On Plea Seeking Mechanism For Issuing New Aadhar Numbers To Existing Users
3 years, 8 months ago

Delhi High Court Seeks Response Of Centre, UIDAI On Plea Seeking Mechanism For Issuing New Aadhar Numbers To Existing Users

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought response of the Centre and Unique Identification Authority of India in a plea seeking mechanism and procedure for issuance of new Aadhar numbers to existing users as per Section 23 of the Aadhaar Act, 2016.Justice Rekha Palli issued notice on a plea filed by a businessman who. The Delhi High Court on Tuesday …

Two Aadhaar Cards Of Same Person Bearing Different Dates Of Birth: Gujarat High Court Directs UIDAI To Verify The Authenticity [Read Order]
4 years, 6 months ago

Two Aadhaar Cards Of Same Person Bearing Different Dates Of Birth: Gujarat High Court Directs UIDAI To Verify The Authenticity [Read Order]

Live Law  

A Division Bench of the Gujarat High Court, on Thursday, comprising of Justice Sonia Gokani and Justice N. Vanjaria while hearing a habeas corpus petition has directed the Unique Identification Authority of India to validate the same person's two Aadhaar cards and to report as to which of the cards is authentic. The Division Bench comprising of Justice Sonia Gokani …

'Voter ID Sufficient Proof Of Citizenship': Mumbai Court Acquits 2 Accused As Illegal Bangladeshi Migrants [Read Judgment]
5 years, 1 month ago

'Voter ID Sufficient Proof Of Citizenship': Mumbai Court Acquits 2 Accused As Illegal Bangladeshi Migrants [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Esplanade Court in Mumbai recently acquitted two persons accused of being 'Bangladeshi Infiltrators' by Mumbai Police. The Court held that an election card or voter ID is sufficient proof of citizenship as a person has to file declaration with the concerned authority in view of Form 6 of Representation of the People Act, that he …

Media spreads fake news claiming UIDAI is asking for proof of citizenship
5 years, 1 month ago

Media spreads fake news claiming UIDAI is asking for proof of citizenship

Op India  

On Tuesday, several media reports claimed that the Hyderabad Regional Office of the Unique Identification Authority of India had sent notices to 127 people to ‘prove their citizenship’ after it had found that they had obtained Aadhaar card illegally. The New Indian Express also reported the same incident with a headline stating, “Prove your citizenship: UIDAI issues notices to more …

Two held for forging details on Aadhaar cards
5 years, 2 months ago

Two held for forging details on Aadhaar cards

The Hindu  

The motor vehicle theft cell of the Navi Mumbai Police has arrested two men for making fake election cards and using them to obtain genuine Aadhaar cards for their customers. Mohammad Azad, an agent from Khairane village, made the fake election cards, while his accomplice Rohitkumar Yadav, a resident of Turbhe, would issue Aadhaar cards using election card data. Mr. …

Decide to link Aadhar card with property transactions: Punjab & Haryana High Court
5 years, 5 months ago

Decide to link Aadhar card with property transactions: Punjab & Haryana High Court

India TV News  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Union Government and the two state governments to take a decision on linking the Aadhar card with all property transactions by October 31. The order by a division bench led by Justice Rajiv Sharma and Harinder Singh Sidhu came on a public interest litigation that demands identification of properties made in …

Calcutta HC Questions Non Verification Of Declarations Made During Aadhaar Enrollment [Read Judgment]
6 years, 2 months ago

Calcutta HC Questions Non Verification Of Declarations Made During Aadhaar Enrollment [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court has observed that is arbitrary to allow one sort of information establishing the identity of an individual to pass without verification during the Aadhaar enrollment process.A landlord had approached the high court alleging that an employee of his deceased tenant took advantage of the death of the tenant and alleged falsely that he was the son …

Supreme Court strikes down some sections of Aadhaar Act: What it means
6 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court strikes down some sections of Aadhaar Act: What it means

Live Mint  

New Delhi: In a historic judgement, the Supreme Court on Wednesday laid down the blueprint of a revamped legal framework for Aadhaar, fine-tuning the scheme’s focus from inclusion—its original raison d’etre—to the prevention of exclusion. While affirming the constitutional validity of Aadhaar, the apex court in a move aimed at protecting data said the Aadhaar Regulations which permits authentication records …

Aadhaar Card: Watch for all the LATEST UPDATES
6 years, 6 months ago

Aadhaar Card: Watch for all the LATEST UPDATES

ABP News  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday declared Centre's flagship Aadhaar scheme as 'Constitutionally valid', stating it has become a very important matter of identity of every individual in the country and urged the government to "introduce strong data protection law as soon as possible". The verdict came following a batch of 31 petitions, including one by former High Court judge K …

Supreme Court verdict on Aadhaar: Constitutionally valid, doesn’t violate privacy
6 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court verdict on Aadhaar: Constitutionally valid, doesn’t violate privacy

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court today declared Aadhaar scheme as constitutionally valid but struck down Section 57 of the Aadhaar Act that permitted private entities like telecom companies and banks to use Aadhaar data. Sikri, a five-membered constitution bench of the Supreme Court said there is nothing in the Aadhaar Act that violates right to privacy of individual. ■ The …

UIDAI will now tell you about the do’s and don’ts of sharing Aadhaar
6 years, 7 months ago

UIDAI will now tell you about the do’s and don’ts of sharing Aadhaar

Live Mint  

New Delhi: After Trai Chairman RS Sharma’s Aadhaar dare ignited a debate on public display of the 12-digit number, the Unique Identification Authority of India is planning a user outreach to sensitise people about the dos and don’ts of sharing their biometric identifier. The FAQ will address nearly half a dozen queries related to the issue that has been hotly-debated …

Aadhaar Card Can Be Considered As Proof Of Age: Delhi HC , Disagrees With Madras HC
6 years, 9 months ago

Aadhaar Card Can Be Considered As Proof Of Age: Delhi HC , Disagrees With Madras HC

Live Law  

Proof of Age: The Rule does not require, either expressly or by necessary implication, that the date of birth of the person should figure on the body of the said document, the bench observed.The Delhi High Court has held that Aadhaar card can be considered as a proof of age for the purpose of Rule 7 of the Juvenile Justice …

Aadhaar Card Can Be Considered As Proof Of Age: Delhi HC , Disagrees With Madras HC
6 years, 9 months ago

Aadhaar Card Can Be Considered As Proof Of Age: Delhi HC , Disagrees With Madras HC

Live Law  

Proof of Age: The Rule does not require, either expressly or by necessary implication, that the date of birth of the person should figure on the body of the said document, the bench observed.The Delhi High Court has held that Aadhaar card can be considered as a proof of age for the purpose of Rule 7 of the Juvenile Justice …

[Day-31]Aadhaar As A Means Of Identification Should Be Subject To The Prerequisite That It Does Not Operate As An Instrument Of Exclusion:SC
6 years, 11 months ago

[Day-31]Aadhaar As A Means Of Identification Should Be Subject To The Prerequisite That It Does Not Operate As An Instrument Of Exclusion:SC

Live Law  

On Day 31 of the Aadhaar final hearing, Senior Counsel Rakesh Dwivedi, appearing on behalf of the UIDAI, continued his submissions on the concerns regarding the conflict between the Fundamental Right to privacy, which the Aadhaar project is contended as being violative of, and other social and economic welfare rights such as the rights to food and shelter.To buttress his …

Aadhaar data can be misused for election manipulation: Supreme Court
6 years, 11 months ago

Aadhaar data can be misused for election manipulation: Supreme Court

India TV News  

The Cambridge Analytica data leak controversy today found mention in the Supreme Court, which red flagged the threat of probable misuse of citizens' information by entities which were getting Aadhaar details authenticated by the UIDAI. A five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra, hearing clutch of petitions challenging Aadhaar and enabling 2016 law, referred to the Cambridge Analytica …

UIDAI tells Supreme Court minors can't opt out of Aadhaar after attaining majority
6 years, 11 months ago

UIDAI tells Supreme Court minors can't opt out of Aadhaar after attaining majority

Firstpost  

Minors, whose Aadhaar card has already been generated, cannot opt out of the Aadhaar scheme after attaining majority, the Unique Identification Authority of India today told the Supreme Court. New Delhi: Minors, whose Aadhaar card has already been generated, cannot opt out of the Aadhaar scheme after attaining majority, the Unique Identification Authority of India today told the Supreme Court. …

Two Aadhaar Cards With Same Aadhaar Number And Different Date Of Births: MP HC Orders ‘In-Depth Enquiry’ [Read Order]
7 years ago

Two Aadhaar Cards With Same Aadhaar Number And Different Date Of Births: MP HC Orders ‘In-Depth Enquiry’ [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently, while hearing a habeas corpus petition, came across two Aadhaar cards pertaining to one individual bearing the same number, having different dates of birth and directed the state government and the Unique Identification Authority of India to conduct enquiries in this regard.The petitioner in this case and the girl had produced Aadhaar card. The …

UIDAI CEO's Presentation on Aadhaar's Validity Faces Scrutiny
7 years ago

UIDAI CEO's Presentation on Aadhaar's Validity Faces Scrutiny

Live Law  

The Supreme Court hears arguments on Aadhaar presentation by UIDAI CEO Ajay Bhushan Pandey. The UIDAI CEO argues that prior to the introduction of Aadhaar, there was ID proof admissible at the national level in India. Each proof of ID had its own limitations, but the Aadhaar system gathers only minimal demographic information and biometric data. The UIDAI also has …

Aadhaar [Day 21 Session 2] All You Need To Know About UIDAI CEO’s PowerPoint Presentation Before SC [See PDF Of PPT]
7 years ago

Aadhaar [Day 21 Session 2] All You Need To Know About UIDAI CEO’s PowerPoint Presentation Before SC [See PDF Of PPT]

Live Law  

To Convince The PowerPoint presentation delivered by UIDAI CEO Ajay Bhushan Pandey before the Supreme five-judge bench on Thursday commenced with him submitting that prior to the introduction of Aadhaar, there was ID proof admissible at the national level in India.“Each proof of ID had its own limitation. He indicated the various features of Aadhaar: Only numbers- no smart card …

Linking Aadhaar To Direct Recruitment Violates Right To Equal Opportunity Clause Of Constitution: Punjab & Haryana HC [Read Order]
7 years ago

Linking Aadhaar To Direct Recruitment Violates Right To Equal Opportunity Clause Of Constitution: Punjab & Haryana HC [Read Order]

Live Law  

In a significant development in the matter of Unique Identification /Aadhaar numbers, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has passed an order saying, “Linking Aadhaar Number to direct recruitment should not prima facie be a mandatory condition as it by result in violation of equal opportunity clause in Article 16 of the Constitution of India and deny easy access to …

Linking Aadhaar To Direct Recruitment Violates Right To Equal Opportunity Clause Of Constitution: Punjab & Haryana HC [Read Order]
7 years ago

Linking Aadhaar To Direct Recruitment Violates Right To Equal Opportunity Clause Of Constitution: Punjab & Haryana HC [Read Order]

Live Law  

In a significant development in the matter of Unique Identification /Aadhaar numbers, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has passed an order saying, “Linking Aadhaar Number to direct recruitment should not prima facie be a mandatory condition as it by result in violation of equal opportunity clause in Article 16 of the Constitution of India and deny easy access to …

Facial recognition another layer of identification for Aadhaar, govt tells SC
7 years, 1 month ago

Facial recognition another layer of identification for Aadhaar, govt tells SC

India TV News  

The Supreme Court was told by the government on Thursday that besides iris scan and fingerprints, the UIDAI had added facial recognition as another layer of identification for Aadhaar number authentication. Taking exception to overarching regulation of citizens by the State, senior counsel Gopal Subramanium told the five-Judge Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra that the apex court …

SLP In SC Challenges Chhattisgarh HC Order Making Aadhaar Mandatory For Bail [Read Petition]
7 years, 2 months ago

SLP In SC Challenges Chhattisgarh HC Order Making Aadhaar Mandatory For Bail [Read Petition]

Live Law  

A Special Leave Petition has been filed before the Supreme Court challenging an order passed by the Chhattisgarh High Court which made it mandatory to obtain Aadhaar Cards of accused persons and sureties before issuing release warrant of a prisoner/accused in the State of Chhattisgarh.The High Court had last week directed, "While examining the surety papers, the trial court shall. …

When The Constitutional Validity Of "Aadhaar" Is Under Challenge Before SC, Chattisgarh HC Makes It Mandatory For Accused And Sureties For Bail [Read Order]
7 years, 2 months ago

When The Constitutional Validity Of "Aadhaar" Is Under Challenge Before SC, Chattisgarh HC Makes It Mandatory For Accused And Sureties For Bail [Read Order]

Live Law  

It is the intention of the government to give fillip to Aadhaar movement and encourage the people of this country to enroll themselves under the Aadhaar scheme, the Chhattisgarh High Court has said.Now, it will be difficult for a person without Aadhaar card to obtain bail from the courts in Chhattisgarh as the high court has directed all the trial …

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