Another fear raised by critics is how the linking to Aadhaar and new provisions may revive the NRC concerns. He argued that the proposed collection of Aadhaar data for birth and death certificates is excessive in nature and will be in violation of the Puttaswamy test. Why it matters: Owaisi has warned that the proposed amendments will violate the right to privacy and the principle of purpose limitation. MP Asaduddin Owaisi has voiced his concerns against this amendment. If passed as is, the amendment will make Aadhaar details mandatory for the registration of births and deaths.
What’s the news: Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in the Lok Sabha on July 26, 2023.
