A Shimla scheme forced me to link Aadhaar to my mobile number. Is this constitutional after the Supreme Court ruling?
JA Asked by Jaya Lakshmi from India
Quick Answer
In Puttaswamy (2018), the Supreme Court upheld Aadhaar but struck down mandatory linking for services not backed by law; mobile-Aadhaar linking under a circular was held unconstitutional.
Detailed Legal Analysis
In Puttaswamy (2018), the Supreme Court upheld Aadhaar but struck down mandatory linking for services not backed by law; mobile-Aadhaar linking under a circular was held unconstitutional. A private mobile number cannot be compulsorily linked to Aadhaar without a valid law.
File a complaint with the telecom operator and the UIDAI grievance cell. If forced, approach Himachal Pradesh High Court under Article 226 for a writ declaring the requirement unconstitutional under Article 21 (privacy).
The right to privacy is a fundamental right as held in Puttaswamy (2017). Preserve the linking demand and your refusal as evidence.
Check Himachal Pradesh Rent Control Act 2012 for any state Aadhaar-related rule or notification in Himachal Pradesh.
Legal Provisions Referenced
Verify the current statutory text at India Code (the official repository of Indian legislation) or the Legislative Department. This answer is general legal information, not advice on your specific matter.
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