The Supreme Court ruled that Aadhaar Card cannot be used as proof of age in motor accident compensation cases, emphasizing the use of school leave certificates as a more authoritative source under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015. This decision overturns a previous High Court ruling that relied on Aadhaar for age determination.
The Indian government modified the Registration of Electors Rules 2022 to allow linking Aadhaar numbers with voter data. The Supreme Court dismissed a contempt petition against the Election Commission for continuing to request Aadhaar numbers in voter enrollment forms, highlighting the complexity of using Aadhaar for voter registration and the legal implications of implementing court directives.
