The SC upheld validity of Aadhaar Scheme with certain conditions

The Honorable Supreme Court has upheld the validity of Aadhaar saying sufficient security measures are taken to protect data and it is difficult to launch surveillance on citizens on the basis of Aadhaar.

Key takeaways:

• The SC asked the Centre to bring a robust law for data protection as soon as possible. 
• The SC said Aadhaar cannot be made mandatory for openings of a bank account and for getting mobile connections. 
• The SC said that Aadhaar must not be made compulsory for school admission and the administration cannot make it mandatory. 
• The SC has made linking of Aadhaar and PAN mandatory. The apex court also made Aadhaar mandatory for filing of Income Tax Return (ITR). 
• The SC directed the government to ensure that illegal migrants are not issued Aadhaar to get benefits of social welfare schemes. 
• Private entities cannot ask for Aadhaar. 
• The apex court struck down the provision in Aadhaar law allowing sharing of data on the ground of national security. 
• Aadhaar satisfies the doctrine of proportionality, said justice Sikri, adding, "It is better to be unique than to be best." 

Link to complete SC Judgement on Aadhaar: http://bit.ly/2NDnKvD