Supreme Court prohibits biometric data transfer without consent, stays order. Aadhaar not mandatory for services.

The Supreme Court ordered dasti service and stayed the impugned order. The petitioner is prohibited from transferring biometric information without consent. Service cannot be denied for lack of Aadhaar number if otherwise eligible. Authorities must amend forms to remove the mandatory requirement of Aadhaar number. Case linked to main matter W.P.(C) No. 494/2012.

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The Supreme Court ordered dasti service in addition to normal service. The impugned order's operation is stayed. The petitioner is restrained from transferring biometric information without consent. No service can be denied for lack of Aadhaar number if otherwise eligible. Authorities must modify forms to not require Aadhaar number compulsorily. Case tagged with main matter W.P.(C) No. 494/2012.

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