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In the
Justice K. S. Puttaswamy (Retd.) v. Union of India case, the Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgment on the constitutional validity of the Aadhaar scheme. The majority judgment held that Aadhaar provides a unique identity to individuals and also contributes to their dignity by giving them access to various welfare schemes and services. The Court upheld the Aadhaar Act, 2016, but struck down certain provisions that were considered to infringe upon privacy and individual rights.
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Aadhaar Judgment (2018): The Supreme Court's ruling validated the Aadhaar scheme while also imposing restrictions on its use to protect citizens' privacy.
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Right to Privacy: Although the Aadhaar scheme was upheld, the Court emphasized that the right to privacy is fundamental, leading to the invalidation of some provisions that violated this right.
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Dignity and Identity: The judgment highlighted how Aadhaar empowers individuals, particularly the marginalized, by ensuring they have access to government welfare programs, thus enhancing their dignity.
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Majority Opinion: The majority of the judges on the bench ruled in favor of the Aadhaar scheme with specific safeguards.
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Key Provisions Struck Down: Sections of the Aadhaar Act related to mandatory linking of Aadhaar with mobile numbers and bank accounts were struck down as unconstitutional.
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Section 57 of the Aadhaar Act: Was struck down as it allowed private entities to use Aadhaar for authentication, which was deemed to infringe on privacy.
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Dissenting Opinion: Justice D.Y. Chandrachud delivered a dissenting opinion, arguing that the entire Aadhaar Act should be struck down as it violated fundamental rights.
