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SC Seeks Response on Aadhaar Misuse as Citizenship Proof, Cites Section 9 of Aadhaar Act, 2016

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16 Jun 2026
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Source: The Hindu
Key Data:Section 9 of Aadhaar Act, 2016UIDAI Notification August 22, 2023Section 23(4) of RPA, 1950Article 14 of Constitution
Bodies:Supreme Court of IndiaUnique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)Election Commission of India
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What This Article Covers

1.The Supreme Court bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice V. Mohana issued notices to the Centre, States, and UTs on a plea to restrict Aadhaar's use to identity proof only.

2.The plea argues that using Aadhaar for voter registration (Form-6) violates Section 9 of the Aadhaar Act, 2016, and could allow illegal immigrants into the electoral database.

3.The petition seeks a high-powered committee, including a retired SC judge and experts, to overhaul the electoral verification framework.

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The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Centre and States on a plea seeking to restrict Aadhaar's use strictly to proof of identity, preventing its misuse as proof of citizenship or domicile. This case revisits the foundational legal principle of Aadhaar and has direct implications for electoral integrity and government service delivery.

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SC BenchCJI Surya Kant & Justice V. Mohana
PetitionerAdvocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay
Key Legal ProvisionSection 9, Aadhaar Act, 2016
Notification Date CitedUIDAI Notification, August 22, 2023

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  • ›SC Bench: CJI Surya Kant & Justice V. Mohana
  • ›Petitioner: Advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay
  • ›Target this Data: 'Section 9 of the Aadhaar Act, 2016' - the exact section that states Aadhaar is not proof of citizenship.
  • ›Target this Nodal Body: 'Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)' - the statutory authority issuing Aadhaar.
  • ›Target this Legal Point: The plea links misuse to violations of 'Section 23(4) of the RPA, 1950' and 'Article 14 of the Constitution'.

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Q1Static LinkageEasy

Under which ministry does the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) function?

Q2Statement-basedHard

Consider the following statements regarding the plea discussed in the news:

1. The plea was filed by advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay seeking to restrict Aadhaar's use to proof of identity only.

2. The plea argues that using Aadhaar for school admissions and property purchases is in accordance with the UIDAI notification of August 2023.

3. The Supreme Court bench hearing the matter comprises Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice V. Mohana.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3Data-centricMedium

As per the plea cited in the article, which specific section of the Aadhaar Act, 2016, states that Aadhaar is not evidence of citizenship or domicile?

Q4Application/ImpactMedium

What is the primary concern raised by the petition regarding the use of Aadhaar in the electoral registration process (Form-6)?

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