Question

What was the Supreme Court’s position on Aadhaar in the 2018 follow-up judgment (based on privacy ruling)?

• A. Struck down Aadhaar completely as unconstitutional
• B. Allowed Aadhaar without restrictions in public and private sectors
• C. Made Aadhaar mandatory for all telecom and banking services
• D. Upheld Aadhaar as valid but confined to welfare schemes, PAN, and Income Tax returns

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Upheld Aadhaar as valid but confined to welfare schemes, PAN, and Income Tax returns

• Aadhaar was limited in scope — mandatory only for welfare benefits and PAN/IT returns, but not for private services (telecom, banking).