By acknowledging "legitimate state interest" in the government's decision to make Aadhaar mandatory for welfare benefits and linking it with PAN cards, the Supreme Court has dealt with key aspects pending before the constitutional bench hearing pleas against unique identification (UID) on grounds of privacy.

Besides accepting that the state was not indulging in an overreach or was motivated by suspect motives in linking Aadhaar to various transactions, the SC in its order has upheld Parliament's power to legislate the relevant laws.