Thread by @barandbench

CJI SA Bobde hears a case where petitioner states cancellation of Aadhaar cards has led to denial of ration to Tribals across India

CJI: this is for the high courts to decide

#SupremeCourt
#RightToFood

Senior Adv Colin Gonsalves: More than 3 crores cards cancelled at Central level. Every state has 10 to 15 lakh cards are cancelled

ASG Aman Lekhi: There is grievance redressal under Food Security Act. The plea is misconceived

CJI: we are persuaded to consider sincr Aadhaar card cancelled by Aadhaar authorities

Lekhi: If Aadhaar is not available alternate documents can be submitted. This point has not been argued

CJI: It's our order

@ceo_uidai

Lekhi: we have clearly said Aadhaar or no Aadhaar will not deny right to food

CJI: we will take up this matter for final hearing in two to three weeks

Gonsalves: There are situations where fingerprints or iris scanner canner does not work in tribal areas.

CJI: the matter is too serious. We have to hear it. We expect you not treat it as adversarial (to Centre)

Supreme Court issues notice. Matter returnable in 4 weeks.

CJI: Notice already issued?

Gonsalves: Not on main plea but on alternative grievance redressal. Principle issue is cancellation of 3 crore cards and starvation death

Issue notice returnable in 4 weeks