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UIDAI — Unique Identification Authority of India logo

Legal Framework

Access UIDAI’s legal framework, including the Aadhaar Act 2016, amendments, ordinances, and related laws governing identity, authentication, and service delivery in India.

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Acts

Rules

Regulations

Judgements

Acts

Access Aadhaar Acts, amendments and ordinances forming the legal framework for Aadhaar services and subsidy delivery in India.

Rules

The Unique Identification Authority of India has notified a comprehensive set of rules to govern its operations and Aadhaar ecosystem. These rules define frameworks for governance, financial reporting, authentication, data security, and service delivery, ensuring accountability, transparency, and efficient functioning.

Regulations

The Unique Identification Authority of India periodically issues regulations and amendments to strengthen the Aadhaar ecosystem. These updates ensure secure authentication, efficient enrolment and update processes, data protection, and streamlined governance, adapting to evolving technological and administrative requirements.

Judgements

The Unique Identification Authority of India is guided by key judicial pronouncements that shape the legal and constitutional framework of Aadhaar. These judgements address issues of privacy, governance, and service delivery, ensuring lawful implementation and protection of citizens’ rights.

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Published on: 11 Apr 2026

Last Updated: 29 Jun 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

You can download the Aadhaar app on your Android/iOS device from the Play Store/App Store. For Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.gov.uidai.pehchaan  For iOS: https://apps.apple.com/in/app/aadhaar/id6744029871

After downloading the app, the Aadhaar Number Holder (ANH): →Select Language→ Enters their Aadhaar number → Agrees to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy → Chooses the SIM card → Performs Face Authentication → Gets registered on the app → Sets a 6-digit PIN to secure access to the app.

Presently, the Aadhaar app offers various services like - Mobile Number Update, Address Update, Biometric lock/unlock, Selective Sharing of Aadhaar Verifiable Credential, check Authentication History, download e-Aadhaar, share Contact Card, Track my request, etc.

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Published on: 11 Apr 2026

Last Updated: 29 Jun 2026

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