Aadhaar constitutionally valid but no need to link with mobile phones, banks, says SC, Congress-BJP welcome verdict

New Delhi, Sept 26 (IBNS): In a crucial order, the Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the constitutional validity of Aadhaar card but stated that linkage of the 12-digit unique identity number with mobile phones and bank accounts is not mandatory.

SC order on Aadhaar card's validity is historic: Arun Jaitley

New Delhi, Sept 26 (IBNS): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday welcomed the Supreme Court's order on the constitutional validity of the Aadhaar card.

SC's Aadhaar verdict is big victory for pro-poor Modi government: BJP

New Delhi, Sept 26 (IBNS): Reacting to the Supreme Court's upholding of the constitutional validity of Aadhaar or 12-digit unique identity number, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Sambit Patra has said the top court's verdict is a big victory for pro-poor Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led central government, media reports said.

Cong welcomes SC's decision to strike down Aadhaar's Sec 57 allowing sharing of data by pvt companies

New Delhi, Sept 26 (IBNS): The Congress has welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to strike down Section 57 of Aadhaar Act, which allowed sharing of data by private companies.