Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Punjab and Haryana HC: Non-Compliance with Aadhaar Bail Verification
A special court in Punjab and Haryana ordered that everyone promising to make sure someone shows up for their trial must use their Aadhaar card, which has a fingerprint scan, to prove they are real people.
This is to stop fake promises from being used in court.
The court is now asking the government why this hasn't been done yet.
They are also telling their own official to help make sure it happens.
The court is checking if the police and courts in different cities have the special machines and computer programs needed for fingerprint checks.
So far, it seems like they haven't been set up, even though the court ordered it a while ago.
The judge wants to make sure the system works to keep the courts fair and trustworthy.
Punjab and Haryana High Court issued notices for non-compliance with Aadhaar-based biometric verification for bail sureties.
PIL highlights persistent issue of fake identities and surety bonds in district courts across Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh.
Previous court orders mandated Aadhaar authentication services and biometric hardware installation, largely unimplemented.
Petitioner's RTI applications revealed no Aadhaar authentication services or biometric hardware in several district courts.
High Court impleaded its Registrar General and scheduled next hearing for December 16.
- Who
- Punjab and Haryana High Court, Registrar General, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, UIDAI, NIC, Advocate Kanwar Pahul Singh
- What
- Issued notices for non-compliance with Aadhaar-based biometric verification for bail sureties
- When
- PIL filed on August 14, earlier order dated May 10, 2024, current order uploaded on Monday, next hearing on December 16
- Where
- District courts in Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh
- Why
- To curb fake identities and surety bail bonds in criminal cases, weakening the justice system
Petitioner's Stance
Government's Stance
Implementation of Aadhaar-based Verification
Petitioner's Stance
Argues non-compliance with court orders and specific rules persists despite the problem of fake identities and surety bonds.
Government's Stance
Representatives sought time to respond, indicating a lack of immediate action or preparedness.
Status of Directives
Petitioner's Stance
States that judicial directions from May 10, 2024, including Aadhaar authentication services and biometric hardware installation, remain wholly unimplemented.
Government's Stance
The delay and need for time to respond suggest a failure to meet the prescribed timelines for implementing the court's orders.
Impact of Non-Compliance
Petitioner's Stance
Claims failure to act aids crime, erodes public confidence in the judicial process, and necessitates contempt proceedings against erring officials.
Government's Stance
The provided articles do not contain a direct counter-argument from the government regarding the impact; their response is limited to seeking time.
- Court
- Punjab and Haryana High Court
- Date of Order Upload
- Monday
- Petition Filing Date
- August 14
- Key Order Date
- May 10, 2024
- Issue
- Non-implementation of Aadhaar-based biometric verification for bail sureties
- Respondents Impleaded
- Registrar General, Punjab, Haryana, UT Chandigarh, UIDAI, NIC
- Next Hearing Date
- December 16