Aadhaar Card Not a Proof of Citizenship: UIDAI Tells Calcutta HC

On Thursday (4th July), The Calcutta High Court heard a case challenging Aadhaar Act’s regulation 28A. UIDAI clarified that Aadhaar does not prove citizenship, highlighting its role in subsidizing residents. The case, brought by the Joint Forum against NRC, addresses concerns about Aadhaar’s implications for residency and citizenship. The next hearing is on July 11.