'Procedural Law Can't Obstruct Justice', UIDAI Directed To Provide Aadhaar Details For Investigation In Minors Trafficking Case: Jharkhand High Court
In a significant ruling, the Jharkhand High Court directed the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to provide the Aadhaar card details of trafficked minors to the investigating agency under a sealed cover. This decision came after the court overruled the UIDAI's objection, which was based on Section 33(1) of the Aadhaar Act, 2016, which restricts the disclosure of Aadhaar details without a court order and requires an opportunity for…