The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to recognise Aadhaar as the twelfth valid document for inclusion in Bihar’s electoral rolls during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
This order from SC came as a result of various complaints that election officials were refusing to accept Aadhaar despite earlier directions.
The bench including justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi rejected the ECI’s objections, clarifying that while Aadhaar cannot establish citizenship, it remains a valid proof of identity and residence.
“The Aadhaar card shall be treated as the 12th document by the ECI. However, it is open for the authorities to examine the validity and genuineness of the Aadhaar card itself,” the bench said.
The court further instructed the poll panel to issue directions to its field officials immediately, ensuring Aadhaar is accepted during the revision process
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