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ARTICLE · 11 JULY 2025

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UIDAI Notifies First Amendment To Aadhaar Regulations, 2025: What It Means For Individuals And Institutions

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On 2 July 2025, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) issued a significant notification amending the Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) Regulations, 2016. Notified under the authority of Section 54(1) and (2) of the Aadhaar...

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Aditi Rana
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Introduction

On 2 July 2025, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) issued a significant notification amending the Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) Regulations, 2016. Notified under the authority of Section 54(1) and (2) of the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016, the Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) First Amendment Regulations, 2025 introduces critical changes aimed at enhancing identity integrity, rationalising documentation, and streamlining Aadhaar-related procedures.

This article analyses the scope and legal impact of the amendments, particularly the changes to Regulation 27 and Schedule II, which are of considerable relevance to regulated entities across sectors including banking, fintech, insurance, education, HR, and immigration law.

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