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Aadhaar Cards Not Tied to Citizenship, Can Be Issued to Non-Citizens: UIDAI Informs Calcutta High Court

The UIDAI told the Calcutta High Court that Aadhaar cards are issued independently of citizenship status. They emphasized that even non-residents who legally enter India can apply for Aadhaar cards. This statement came during a hearing where Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam and Justice Hiranmay Bhattacharya were considering a petition from...