Aadhaar not mandatory for banks, mobile phone connections - Supreme Court
Posted on: 26/Sep/2018 2:36:53 PM
The Supreme Court Constitutional Bench Sitting Session has given the verdict that Aadhar card is not mandatory for banking, cell-phone connections, and education-related services.
However, the Supreme Court approved Aadhar to be mandatory to avail all the government offers and concessions. At the same time, it is not right for private concerns to demand Aadhar details. It has removed the Law empowering the private companies seeking Aadhar card details.
Taking up the petition which was submitted against the central government proposals to make Aadhar mandatory, the Supreme Court Constitutional bench has given a historic verdict.
Highlights of the verdict
- The central government needs to enact the amendment regarding Aadhar to ensure personal privacy.
- Aadhar should not be mandatory for school admissions.
- Aadhart should not be mandatory for writing NEET, CBSE, and other Examinations.
- There is a difference between the Aadhar card and the other cards. Aadhar is not like other cards – Only minimal important personal details are asked for Aadhar.
- It is better to consider Aadhar as a unique ID rather than the best ID.
- The current problem is the Aadhar schemes and Aadhar card does affect the individual independence.
- The individual rights cannot be denied if there is no Aadhar card.
- Aadhar must not be demanded regarding the banking and related services.
- The right to education cannot be denied to children citing the absence of Aadhar.
- It is right to furnish Aadhar details for getting passports.
- The private companies must not obtain Aadhar details for whatever reasons.
