Aadhaar verdict will give great relief to common people: Mamata

She said the court's verdict on the Aadhaar card issue will provide 'great relief' to people of India.

" From day one we have fought for this. Not linking #Aadhaar to mobile phones, bank accounts and others is a great relief for the common people. My best wishes to all," Mamata Banerjee tweeted.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the constitutional validity of Aadhaar but stated that linkage of the 12-digit unique identity number with mobile phones and bank accounts is not mandatory, media reports said.

Saying Aadhaar has benefited several marginalised people, the top court suggested a few changes in the government scheme.

Reading out the majority judgement, Justice AK Sikri said Aadhaar must take minimum information of an individual.

Justice Sikri also said no private company can ask for Aadhaar number. Likewise, schools can't also ask for Aadhaar during admission of students.

However, Aadhaar has been kept mandatory for filing Income Tax returns and PAN card by the apex court.

In a significant move, the Supreme Court said illegal immigrants will not get the benefits of Aadhaar.

The personal data can only be shared by Joint Secretary or an official above the former in national interest.