Calling it “grave injustice”, Andheri resident John Abrahim has refused to get an Aadhaar card for himself and his family. The impediments he faced in … Man refuses to obtain Aadhaar for self, familyRead more
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State’s claim that only wrong-doers need privacy shocks the court
A Summary of the Final Day of the Nine-Judge Constitution Bench Hearing The 9-Judge Constitution Bench concluded hearings to settle the question of whether there … State’s claim that only wrong-doers need privacy shocks the courtRead more
Posted inAadhaar / Democracy / India / Politics / Privacy
India’s database with biometric details of its billion citizens ignites privacy debate
“Indians in general have yet to understand the meaning and essence of privacy,” says Member of Parliament, Tathagata Satpathy. But on Feb. 3, privacy was … India’s database with biometric details of its billion citizens ignites privacy debateRead more
Posted inAadhaar / India / Surveillance / ToMl
Why is Centre making Aadhaar compulsory for poor TB patients despite Supreme Court order?
Going against the Supreme Court’s order to not make Aadhar compulsory for public welfare schemes, the Centre has decided to make the 12-digit UID number … Why is Centre making Aadhaar compulsory for poor TB patients despite Supreme Court order?Read more
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Who has rights over a citizen’s body? New twist in Aadhaar controversy
The Centre’s claim that people “can’t have absolute right over one’s body” further reinstated its absolute faith in biometric technology. Its latest defense in favour … Who has rights over a citizen’s body? New twist in Aadhaar controversyRead more
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Protect citizens’ freedom
SC should not allow Aadhaar to eliminate constitutional right of privacy As a law teacher and lawyer working in my home system, but concerned with … Protect citizens’ freedomRead more