A Supreme Court of India PIL filed under Article 32 seeks directions restricting Aadhaar use strictly to identity verification, alleging its expanding application in administrative and electoral processes exceeds legally permitted limits and raises concerns regarding misuse, governance practices, and constitutional safeguards for citizens’ data.
The Bombay High Court ordered Yes Bank to pay Rs 50,000 to Microfibers Pvt. Ltd for denying them a bank account without Aadhaar, despite a Supreme Court ruling prohibiting such demands. This ruling reinforces that private entities cannot force Aadhaar for services, affirming legal consequences for violations.