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SC seeks response on Aadhaar proof limits plea
LiveLaw··16 Jun
LiveLaw reported that the Supreme Court issued notice on a plea seeking directions to restrict Aadhaar's use as proof of citizenship, domicile, address and date of birth. The petitioner says Aadhaar should be used only as proof of identity.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Aadhaar may be accepted casually for more purposes than the law permits.
- Clear rules can prevent both illegal documentation and denial of legitimate services.
- The case could affect voter registration, school admission and welfare documentation.
What's Happening
- SC issued notice on Ashwini Upadhyay's plea.
- The plea asks that Aadhaar be limited to identity proof.
- It challenges Aadhaar use for date of birth and residence in Form 6.
Legal Background
- All residents, including eligible foreign nationals, can obtain Aadhaar after residence conditions.
- Section 9 says Aadhaar does not prove citizenship or domicile.
- The petition raises electoral integrity and illegal immigration concerns.
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