Which of the following Section of the Aadhaar Act has been struck down by Supreme Court, which earlier allowed private entities to demand the unique identity (Aadhaar) number before providing services?

2018

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A	Section 57
B	Section 48
C	Section 32
D	Section 26

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The Supreme Court repealed Section 33 (2) of the Aadhaar Act. Currently, the Act allowed Aadhaar data to be disclosed in the name of national security after the approval of an officer of the rank of the Joint Secretary or above to the Government of India.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Supreme Court struck down the national security exception in the Aadhaar Act, the scheme’s enabling law, as well as Section 57 of the Act, which permits private entities to avail Aadhaar data.

Detailed explanation-3: -“(4) The Aadhaar number issued to an individual under sub-section (3) shall be a twelve-digit identification number and any alternative virtual identity as an alternative to the actual Aadhaar number of an individual that shall be generated by the Authority in such manner as may be specified by regulations.”.

Detailed explanation-4: -(3) On receipt of the demographic information and biometric information under sub-section (1), the Authority shall, after verifying the information, in such manner as may be specified by regulations, issue an Aadhaar number to such individual.

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