The Economic Times

PIL in SC seeks stringent guidelines for issuing Aadhaar cards to adolescents, adults

A Public Interest Litigation filed in the Supreme Court demands new Aadhaar cards be issued only to children under six. The petition also calls for stricter guidelines for adolescents and adults. This move aims to prevent infiltrators from obtaining Aadhaar and falsely claiming Indian citizenship. The plea highlights concerns about the current verification process being weak and easily manipulated.