Aadhaar verdict LIVE updates: Arun Jaitley says concept of unique identity has been accepted after judicial review
People have raised several questions over its safety and security, and cited data risks could lead to leakage of personal information.

- Sep 26, 2018,
- Updated Jun 20, 2019 11:54 AM IST
Calling Supreme Court's verdict on Aadhaar a historic judgement, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said the concept of Aadhaar has been accepted after judicial review and the government welcomes the apex court's decision. Jaitley said those criticising the unique identification scheme need to understand that they "cannot defy technology". He added that the "mainstream should accept changes, one can understand the fringe being against Aadhaar".
The Supreme Court gave its much-awaited judgement on the controversial issue of Aadhaar, upholding its constitutional validity. Total 31 petitions had challenged the verdict citing violations of the right to privacy. The five-judge constitution bench, which is led by Chief Justice Dipak Misra, delivered their verdicts on whether the mandatory linking of Aadhaar with welfare schemes, bank accounts, PAN, etc, violates the privacy of individuals or it is necessary to maintain accountability and ensure all government benefits reach the poor. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), the statutory authority that maintains Aadhaar database, has the biometric data of 122 crore Indians. People have raised several questions over its safety and security, fearing the data theft could lead to leakage of personal information. Get all the latest updates on BusinessToday.In's live blog here.
Calling Supreme Court's verdict on Aadhaar a historic judgement, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said the concept of Aadhaar has been accepted after judicial review and the government welcomes the apex court's decision. Jaitley said those criticising the unique identification scheme need to understand that they "cannot defy technology". He added that the "mainstream should accept changes, one can understand the fringe being against Aadhaar".
The Supreme Court gave its much-awaited judgement on the controversial issue of Aadhaar, upholding its constitutional validity. Total 31 petitions had challenged the verdict citing violations of the right to privacy. The five-judge constitution bench, which is led by Chief Justice Dipak Misra, delivered their verdicts on whether the mandatory linking of Aadhaar with welfare schemes, bank accounts, PAN, etc, violates the privacy of individuals or it is necessary to maintain accountability and ensure all government benefits reach the poor. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), the statutory authority that maintains Aadhaar database, has the biometric data of 122 crore Indians. People have raised several questions over its safety and security, fearing the data theft could lead to leakage of personal information. Get all the latest updates on BusinessToday.In's live blog here.