Aadhaar mandatory

Overzealous Aadhaar implementation a lost national security opportunity

Both the present and previous governments had different priorities with Aadhaar. And both of them missed the opportunity to truly use it in the interest of national security.

Oct 01, 2018, 10:20 AM IST

Will Aadhaar be made mandatory? SC to pronounce verdict on Wednesday

As many as 31 petitions, including one by former High Court judge K S Puttaswamy, have been filed in the matter.

Sep 26, 2018, 06:04 AM IST

Mamata Banerjee against Centre's move to make Aadhaar mandatory

According to the new mandate, all existing bank account holders will have to submit Aadhaar card numbers to banks by December 31 this year, failing which the accounts will become invalid.

Jun 16, 2017, 17:39 PM IST

Mandatory Aadhaar: SC to hear all petitions on June 27

Several petitions, challenging the constitutional validity of Aadhaar are pending in the apex court and would be heard by a five-judge constitution bench, which is yet to be set up by the CJI.

May 19, 2017, 15:38 PM IST

SC to hear plea against making Aadhaar mandatory for schemes today

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea challenging various notifications of the Centre to make Aadhaar card mandatory for availing benefits of government schemes.

May 17, 2017, 08:57 AM IST

SC to hear plea against making Aadhaar mandatory for schemes on May 17

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear on May 17 a plea challenging various notifications of the Centre to make Aadhaar card mandatory for availing benefits of government schemes.

May 12, 2017, 11:01 AM IST

SC questions Centre over making Aadhaar mandatory for procuring PAN cards

The SC bench would hear arguments on the plea challenging the government's move making Aadhaar mandatory for PAN cards on April 25.

Apr 21, 2017, 12:03 PM IST

Govt can make Aadhaar mandatory for opening bank accounts: SC

SC has made it clear the government cannot be barred from seeking these cards, which are issued by UIDAI, for "non-benefit" purposes like filing of IT returns and opening of accounts.

Mar 28, 2017, 09:08 AM IST