Digi Yatra cannot insist on Aadhaar as proof of identity, says Kerala HC
The Kerala High Court has ruled that the Digi Yatra portal cannot mandate the use of Aadhaar for identity verification. The court suggested that alternative identity documents should be accepted for registration.
Why it matters
This ruling addresses critical concerns regarding data privacy and the mandatory use of government biometric identification systems in digital services.
The Kerala High Court has stated that the Digi Yatra portal cannot insist on Aadhaar details to establish a person’s identity.
The report objectively summarizes a court directive and the arguments presented by both the petitioner and the Airports Authority of India.
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