Why Document like Voter ID’s, Passport, Birth Certificate are Proof of Citizenship but not Aadhar Card?

  • Aditya Minhas
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  • Aditya Minhas

    Student at Lovely Professional University, India

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The document discusses the distinction between documents like voter ID cards, passports, and birth certificates, which serve as proof of citizenship in India, and Aadhaar cards, which do not. It emphasizes that voter IDs and passports are issued under strict legal frameworks that verify citizenship, while Aadhaar cards are designed solely for identity verification and facilitating access to government services and subsidies. Aadhaar’s issuance is based on proof of residence, not citizenship, making it accessible to non-citizens as well. The document highlights legal provisions, case studies, and examples to argue that misinterpreting Aadhaar as citizenship proof has caused administrative, legal, and social issues. The conclusion calls for clear communication and legislative measures to prevent Aadhaar’s misuse and safeguard the integrity of citizenship verification processes.

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International Journal of Law Management and Humanities, Volume 8, Issue 1, Page 804 - 815

DOI: https://doij.org/10.10000/IJLMH.118958

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