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Supreme Court to hear Aadhaar PIL demanding stricter rules for teens and adults on May 4
Politics
Published on 3 May 2026
Petition proposes Aadhaar only anew for kids under six
The Supreme Court will hear a PIL on May 4 seeking tighter Aadhaar issuance norms. The plea requests that new Aadhaar cards be issued only to children up to six years old, while demanding stricter safeguards for adolescents and adults. The petition argues that tighter verification is needed to stop infiltrators from obtaining Aadhaar by posing as Indian citizens.
- Supreme Court hearing on May 4 on Aadhaar issuance PIL
- New Aadhaar cards sought only for children up to six years
- Petition demands stricter guidelines for adolescents and adults
- Goal cited is preventing infiltrators from using fake identities
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