Aadhaar Information Can Be Disclosed in Serious Forgery Cases With Safeguards, Accused Cannot Use Privacy as Shield: Andhra Pradesh High Court

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has delivered a significant judgment regarding disclosure of Aadhaar-related information during criminal investigations involving allegations of forgery and fraud. The Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Lisa Gill and Justice R. Raghunandan Rao held that Aadhaar information can be disclosed for investigation purposes in serious criminal cases, provided proper legal safeguards are followed. Court Says Privacy Cannot Protect A Person Accused Of Forgery The High Court…