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Supreme Court allows Aadhaar as one of twelve documents for Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision in Bihar but clarifies Aadhaar is not proof of citizenship.
The bench observed that denying such contact would deprive the child of the love, guidance, and emotional support of the father. (PTI)
The Supreme Court on Monday said that Aadhaar will be treated as one of the twelve documents needed to verify voters during the Election Commission of India’s Special Intensive Revision in poll-bound Bihar.
However, the apex court noted that Aadhaar is not a proof of citizenship, stressing that citizens are entitled to vote. The SC also said authorities shall be at liberty to verify the authenticity of Aadhaar.
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“Aadhaar card issued under Aadhaar Act 2016 shall be accepted for the purpose of establishing identity of the exclusion or inclusion being carried out in the revised electoral list process and that it shall be treated as the 12th document,” a bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi said.
The top court’s remarks came during the hearing on a batch of pleas, including those of political parties, challenging the June 24 decision of the Election Commission to conduct Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar.
During the hearing, Justice Joymala Bagchi said the Election Commission’s manual specifies documents that are proof of citizenship.
Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for petitioners against SIR, asked whether the Aadhaar card is acceptable or not while pointing out to the court’s earlier observation in which it said ECI should consider Aadhaar, EPIC issued by ECI and ration cards.
“We are racing against time. What they are doing is shocking… Booth Level Officers (BLO) can’t decide citizenship. Proof of residence. They are not accepting Aadhaar for 65 lakhs also. ECI has directed the officials. Let Aadhaar be accepted if I am on voter list,” he said.
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Saurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter –twitter.com/saurabhkverma19
Saurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter –twitter.com/saurabhkverma19
September 08, 2025, 14:50 IST
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