Aadhaar Controversy
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SC dismisses plea seeking review of Aadhaar judgement in a para. Chandrachud dissents in 16 pages
Chandrachud said dismissing the petitions would have serious consequences for the ends of justice.
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Aadhaar verdict: SC dismisses review petitions challenging scheme as constitutionally valid
In his dissent, Justice Chandrachud said it is a constitutional error to say at this stage that no ground exists to review the 2018 judgement.
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New rules on Aadhaar an attempt to ‘cross red lines’ set by Supreme Court, claim activist groups
Rethink Aadhaar and Article 21 Trust said that every government service can fall under the scope of ‘good governance’, thus widening the scope of the Act.
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Trending
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Why the small turnout at Modi’s Kolkata rally should not worry the BJP
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Indian IT companies have found ways to avoid the stress of H-1B visas
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With new OCI notification, India has ended its experiment with dual citizenship
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How I restored Bapu’s bicycle with the help of local repairmen and ingenuity
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Air France flight makes emergency landing after Indian passenger’s disruptive behaviour
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‘How many Muslims and Dalits?’ Owaisi hits out at UIDAI for asking 127 people to prove citizenship
The Aadhaar authority said the summons were issued as it was told by Telangana Police that those people were ‘illegal immigrants’.
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Aadhaar Act: SC asks Centre to reply to plea against amendments allowing private firms to use data
Retired Army officer SG Vombatkere and activist Bezwada Wilson had challenged the amendments passed by Parliament in July.
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Supreme Court doubts correctness of Aadhaar judgement, refers it to a larger bench
Justice DY Chandrachud had said in September 2018 that the Aadhaar Act was a ‘fraud on the constitution’.
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Video
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‘Totally un-self-aware’: How social media reacted to Meghan Markle’s interview with Oprah Winfrey
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Eco India, Episode 100: Understanding women and their relationship with the environment
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Watch: Migrant runs into strange people and situations in short film ‘Welcome to Mumbai’
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‘International Men’s Day should also be celebrated’: BJP MP Sonal Mansingh in Rajya Sabha
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Watch: Farmers’ protests are celebrating women’s day with massive rallies and women speakers
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Aadhaar Ordinance is no longer valid as Parliament has passed amended law, Centre tells Delhi HC
The government was arguing against a petition that challenged the ordinance’s validity. The court listed the matter for hearing on October 22.
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Aadhaar Ordinance: SC asks Centre and UIDAI to respond to plea challenging law’s validity
Petitioners SG Vombatkere and Bezwada Wilson have alleged that the Ordinance violates the fundamental rights of citizens guaranteed in the Constitution.
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As Aadhaar Bill is passed in Lok Sabha, Owaisi says it will not stand in a court of law
Other Opposition parties demanded a data protection law.
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The Reel
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‘Saina’ trailer: Watch Parineeti Chopra as badminton champion Saina Nehwal
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‘Bombay Begums’ review: Spirited performances in show about the different shades of womanhood
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‘Thunder Force’ trailer: Melissa McCarthy and Octavia Spencer play unlikely superheroes
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Jean-Luc Godard: ‘Today’s cinema only thinks action and not silence’
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Sahir Ludhianvi at 100: Why the poet and film lyricist was the original ‘Angry Young Man’
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Scroll Investigation: How your Voter ID was linked to Aadhaar without your knowledge or consent
Election Commission used dubious means to collect Aadhaar data of 300 million voters in 2015 before the Supreme Court stopped the exercise.
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Aadhaar details of enrolment operator stolen and misused, show UIDAI records: Report
In November 2018, the UIDAI had barred Vikram Sheokhand after his credentials were used in multiple cities in a single day.
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Aadhaar leak: Gas company Indane’s website exposed details of millions of customers, claims report
French cyber security researcher Elliot Alderson claimed that the information of nearly 68 lakh customers could have been compromised.
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The Field
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‘Saina’ trailer: Watch Parineeti Chopra as badminton champion Saina Nehwal
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Watch: Rishabh Pant is a left-handed Virender Sehwag, says former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq
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Golf: Anirban Lahiri to play at The Players Championship after Brooks Koepka pulls out due to injury
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India vs England: Test series defeat is going to hurt for a while, says coach Chris Silverwood
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NBA: Giannis wins MVP as Team LeBron dominates 2021 All-Star Game against Team Durant