SC reserves verdict in Aadhaar case

SC reserves verdict in Aadhaar case

Aadhar Act

News:

1. The Supreme Court has reserved it verdict on petitions challenging Constitutional validity of AadhaarAct

Important Facts:

2. The petitions challenge:

• The constitutional validity of the Aadhaar Act on the ground that it violates citizen’s right to privacy
• Aadhaar Project from 2009 to 2016
• Parts of the project which are not covered by the Aadhaar Act
• Government’s decision to force citizens compulsorily link their bank accounts, mobile phones with Aadhaar
• Move to make Aadhaar mandatory for availing benefits and subsidies.