Association for Democratic Reforms vs Election Commission of India - Aadhaar - Proof Of Identity

Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016 - Representation of People Act, 1950- Section 23- Aadhaar is not a proof of citizenship and therefore shall not be accepted as proof of citizenship. However, Aadhaar Card is one of the documents enumerated for the purpose of establishing the identity of a person- Election Commission of India and its authorities directed to accept Aadhar Card as a proof of identity for the purpose of inclusion or exclusion in the revised voter list of the State of Bihar. Aadhaar Card, for this purpose, shall be treated as the 12th document by the Authorities -The authorities shall be entitled to verify the authenticity and genuinity of the Aadhaar Card, like any of the other enumerated documents, by seeking further proof/documents.