Unique Identification Authority of India

Aadhaar database access in criminal investigation
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Kerala High Court directed UIDAI to compare fingerprints recovered from a double-murder crime scene with Aadhaar database records holding that the investigating agency was not seeking disclosure of core biometric information but only identification of persons whose fingerprints matched the crime-scene prints. Such a request was permissible under Section 33, Aadhaar Act when authorised by a High Court and did not offend the right to privacy.

UIDAI employees revised medical facilities
Legislation UpdatesRules & Regulations

UIDAI employees will now be entitled to medical facilities as per the Medical Reimbursement Scheme.

Delhi High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Considering the facts of the present petition, this Court is of the considered opinion that interest of justice would be served if the information as sought by the petitioner is provided”

Aadhaar (Authentication and Offline Verification) Amendment Regulations 2024
Legislation UpdatesRules & Regulations

UIDAI notifies the Aadhaar (Authentication and Offline Verification) Amendment Regulations, 2024.

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In a major relief to those living in rural areas, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has allowed the Common Service