Chhattisgarh HC modifies order that made Aadhaar mandatory for bail
The Chhattisgarh HC had passed an order that while observing the bail and surety papers, the trial court should obtain the Aadhaar card to curb the submission of forged documents.
Nearly a month after the Chhattisgarh high court made Aadhaar mandatory for being released on bail, it has modified its order to say that now any identification document such as voter ID, passport and PAN card can be submitted for being released.
A person giving finger impression at an Aadhaar Card centre in Kolkata. (Mint File)
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In its modified order, the HC said, “... considering that the validity of the instrument of Aadhaar itself is under consideration by the Supreme Court, submission of Aadhaar Card may not be made mandatory.”
In the order issued on Thursday, the HC added, “While examining the surety papers, the trial Court shall obtain documents of identification like Aadhaar Card or voter ID or PAN card or passport of the surety. The identification of the accused may be established by the prosecution, which may form part of the police case diary or the charge sheet.”
To curb the submission of forged documents, the HC, in January, had passed an order that while observing the bail and surety papers, the trial court should obtain the Aadhaar card.
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting.
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