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SC to examine Aadhaar use beyond identity proof
Published 16 June 2026 ยท politics
Synopsis The Supreme Court is examining a plea to ensure Aadhaar is used solely for identity verification. The petition argues its use for citizenship, domicile
Synopsis The Supreme Court is examining a plea to ensure Aadhaar is used solely for identity verification. The petition argues its use for citizenship, domicile, address, or date of birth violates the Aadhaar Act. This comes amid concerns that Aadhaar's broader acceptance could allow illegal immigrants to obtain voter IDs, impacting election integrity and welfare schemes.
Published: June 17, 2026 โข 12:13 AM IST ยท Updated: June 17, 2026 โข 1:06 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Synopsis The Supreme Court is examining a plea to ensure Aadhaar is used solely for identity verification.
The petition argues its use for citizenship, domicile, address, or date of birth violates the Aadhaar Act.
This comes amid concerns that Aadhaar's broader acceptance could allow illegal immigrants to obtain voter IDs, impacting election integrity and welfare schemes.