The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Election Commission (EC) to consider including Aadhaar as the 12th prescribed document for establishing the identity of voters in Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
The court clarified that Aadhaar should be treated strictly as proof of identity and not as proof of citizenship. “Only genuine citizens will be allowed to vote; those claiming to be genuine on the basis of forged documents will be excluded,” the bench observed.
It directed the EC to examine the matter and, if required, issue appropriate instructions for acceptance of Aadhaar in the ongoing revision process. The court also underlined the need for the poll body to verify the authenticity of Aadhaar cards submitted by electors.
The direction comes amid scrutiny of nearly three lakh electors in Bihar who were served notices over “doubtful citizenship” following the draft rolls published on August 1.
-
IND vs PAK: BCCI opens up on calls to boycott Pakistan match ahead of Asia Cup 2025 opener after Operation Sindoor, says…
-
This superstar romanced actress 19 years younger than him, produced by his wife, became a blockbuster, won 27 awards, movie name is…, lead actors are…
-
GST rate cuts: India’s festive spending expected to jump as more families plan to…, GST relief will help people…
-
Cristian Romero boost for Thomas Frank and Tottenham after international slip up
-
Former Japan FM Motegi to run in LDP leadership race
