Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Bombay High Court Flags Fraudulent Aadhaar Use, Seeks Action
The Bombay High Court heard about foreign nationals who allegedly use fake documents to pretend to be Indian citizens.
The documents mentioned include Aadhaar cards, PAN cards and school certificates.
The court said this may happen because government agencies do not always check documents or share information effectively.
It said these fake documents can create problems for identity, immigration and national security systems.
The court wants agencies to investigate such cases quickly.
It also asked the Centre to consider changing the Aadhaar Act.
The case involves an Afghan national named Majid Khan Shah.
He allegedly used the name Miraj Tahir Khan and obtained documents that helped him get an Indian passport.
UIDAI must give his Aadhaar enrolment records to police, and immigration officials must start deportation proceedings.
The Bombay High Court identified a “concerning pattern” of foreign nationals allegedly obtaining fraudulent Aadhaar, PAN and other documents to claim Indian citizenship.
The court said the practice exposes gaps in document verification, inter-agency coordination, and identity, immigration and security systems.
The Centre was asked to consider amending the Aadhaar Act to help agencies trace, deport and prevent the re-entry of such individuals.
The case involves Afghan national Majid Khan Shah, who allegedly overstayed his visa, destroyed his passport and assumed the identity Miraj Tahir Khan.
UIDAI must provide Khan’s Aadhaar enrolment documents to Mumbai police within two weeks, while immigration authorities must begin deportation proceedings within four weeks.
- Who
- The Bombay High Court, the Maharashtra government, UIDAI, Mumbai police, immigration authorities and Afghan national Majid Khan Shah are involved.
- What
- The court flagged alleged fraudulent acquisition of Indian identity documents by foreign nationals and issued directions on investigation, records and deportation.
- When
- The order was passed the month before its copy became available; reports were published on August 26, 2026.
- Where
- The case concerns Mumbai and Maharashtra, India.
- Why
- The court said fraudulent identity documents expose weaknesses in verification and agency coordination and create identity, immigration and security risks.
- Court bench
- Justices A S Gadkari and Kamal Khata of the Bombay High Court
- Central concern
- Alleged use of fraudulent Aadhaar, PAN and other documents to claim Indian citizenship
- Case subject
- Majid Khan Shah, described as a resident of Afghanistan
- Alleged false identity
- Miraj Tahir Khan
- Police case
- Mumbai police registered a case in 2019 against Khan and others allegedly involved in preparing fake documents
- UIDAI deadline
- Provide documents submitted during Khan’s Aadhaar enrolment to city police within two weeks
- Deportation deadline
- Competent immigration authorities must initiate proceedings against Khan within four weeks
Sources
Bombay HC Flags Concerning Pattern Of Foreign Nationals Infiltrating India’s Borders, Suggests Aadhaar Act Amendment To Prevent Re-Entry
Bombay HC flags Aadhaar PAN card fraud by infiltrators
Bombay High Court flags 'concerning pattern' of foreign nationals using fake Aadhaar cards, seeks action
