Bombay High Court directed the Centre to consider amending the Aadhaar Act to prevent illegal foreigners from obtaining Aadhaar cards
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Consider amending Aadhaar Act to help trace foreigners staying illegally in India: Bombay High Court to Centre
The Bombay High Court has urged the Centre to consider amending the Aadhaar Act to address a critical gap in inter-agency coordination and document verification that has enabled foreign nationals to fraudulently obtain Aadhaar cards. The court highlighted how this loophole facilitates illegal immigration and poses national security risks. This judicial observation underscores the need for stronger identity verification frameworks and inter-departmental data sharing. For competitive exams, it is a key example of judicial activism on immigration control and statutory reform.
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Court identified gaps in inter-agency coordination and document-verification procedures as root causes of fraudulent enrolment
The observation was made during a hearing on a petition concerning illegal immigration and misuse of identity documents
Aadhaar Act, 2016 governs the issuance and use of Aadhaar numbers; amendments require Parliamentary approval
Issue links to national security, illegal immigration, and the integrity of India's digital identity infrastructure
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