Supreme Court Directs Election Commission To Recognise Aadhaar As Proof Of Identity For Voter Enrolment In Bihar

In a significant order concerning the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, the Supreme Court on Monday (8 September) directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to treat Aadhaar as a “12th document” that can be produced as proof of identity for inclusion in the revised voters’ list.