SC Seeks Responses From Centre, States On Plea To Use Aadhaar Only As Identity Proof

The Supreme Court today sought the response of the Centre and States on a plea alleging misuse of the Unique Identification Authority of India-issued Aadhaar cards as proof of citizenship, domicile and residential address. The plea sought directions to restrict its use strictly for identity verification only.
A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice V Mohana issued notices to the Centre and all the states and Union Territories. The petition contended that the existing verification mechanism under Form-6 is inadequate and might allow individuals without proper supporting documents to be included in the electoral database. (UPDATED ON 16TH JUNE 2026)