The Supreme Court has said the government cannot be stopped from using Aadhaar for "non-benefit" purposes like filing of IT returns and opening of bank accounts. The apex court has however ruled that Aadhaar cannot be made mandatory for social welfare schemes. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said Aadhaar would be mandatory for filing of I-T returns to curb tax evasion.

Mansha Mahajan / 04:06 pm on short byon