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Friday, August 1, 2025
TopicAadhaar Amendment Bill

Topic: Aadhaar Amendment Bill

Supreme Court seeks Centre’s reply on plea against use of Aadhaar data by private companies

The Supreme Court is hearing a plea against amendments to the law allowing voluntary use of Aadhaar as proof of identity to open bank accounts and get mobile phone connections.

Parliament passes Aadhaar Bill, makes it voluntary for new bank accounts & mobile connections

Rajya Sabha passed the Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019, which includes a Rs 1 crore penalty and jail term for violating provisions on Aadhaar data.

What the Aadhaar Amendment Bill fails to address

Although on-point in certain aspects, the Aadhaar Bill is an underwhelming effort at reforming the structure of the programme.

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