In Brief
This order addresses the continuation of interim relief in consolidated petitions challenging mandatory Aadhaar-based identification and linking. The Court extended a prior interim order until final judgment, postponing enforcement deadlines for Aadhaar linking to bank accounts and mobile subscriptions to 31 March 2018. The extension was approved on the condition that statutory benefits under Section 7 of the Aadhaar Act remain available. The same relief was extended to cover newly amended Passport rules requiring Aadhaar. The matter was adjourned for continued hearings.
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