SC upholds constitutional validity of Aadhaar

The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the constitutional validity of Aadhaar and said that it empowers the marginalised sections of the society.

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the constitutional validity of Aadhaar and said that it empowers the marginalised sections of the society.

 

 

Main Points:

1. Aadhaar card is mandatory for PAN linking.

2. Aadhaar is not mandatory for UGC, NEET & CBSE examinations. 

3. Aadhaar need not be made compulsory for school admissions.

4. No mobile company can demand "Aadhaar card".

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5. Aadhaar not mandatory for opening of bank account.

6. Supreme Court strikes down the section 57 of Aadhaar Act; as a result, private companies cannot ask for Aadhaar card.

7. Government needs to ensure that illegal migrants do not get Aadhaar card.

8. Aadhaar not mandatory for obtaining a new SIM card.