On July 27, Bombay High Court Justices Ajay Gadkari and Kamal Khata

Why in news

Bombay High Court directed the Union Government and UIDAI to amend the Aadhaar Act to facilitate the identification and deportation of illegal foreign nationals.

Background

The Bombay High Court issued the directive following a plea by Mumbai Police regarding an Afghan national who fraudulently obtained an Aadhaar card. The court ordered the investigation of citizenship status and deportation proceedings within four weeks.

Facts for Prelims

• BodyUIDAI: Unique Identification Authority of India, responsible for Aadhaar issuance
• Act / BillAadhaar Act: The primary legislation governing the Aadhaar system in India
• FactThe court ordered a four-week timeline for investigation and deportation proceedings

For Mains

Q. Discuss the challenges in ensuring the integrity of biometric identification systems and the legal implications of using such data for national security and deportation.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Data privacy vs. National security
• Legal loopholes in Aadhaar Act
• Technological safeguards against identity theft

Keywords: Identity Theft · National Security · Data Integrity · Judicial Oversight · Deportation

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