Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 03:20pm on 12 Aug 2025,Tuesday India
The Supreme Court has endorsed the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) stance that Aadhaar cannot be accepted as conclusive proof of citizenship. During hearings on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar’s electoral rolls, Justice Surya Kant stated that Aadhaar must be independently verified, even when submitted with other documents like ration cards. Petitioners, including senior advocate Kapil Sibal, warned that the EC’s process could lead to mass voter exclusions, especially among those unable to submit fresh forms. The court questioned the alleged deletion of 65 lakh names and emphasized the need for legal authority in the verification process. The bench also sought clarity on whether the SIR exercise aligns with constitutional provisions. (PC: Wikipedia)
