Delhi High Court halts Aadhaar biometric attendance rule for prosecutors

The Delhi High Court has issued a stay on an order that mandated the use of Aadhaar biometrics-enabled attendance systems for public prosecutors in the capital. The stay effectively suspends implementation of the controversial requirement pending further proceedings in the matter.

The court's decision addresses concerns raised by prosecutors regarding the mandatory biometric attendance system. The stay order prevents enforcement of the directive while the legal challenges to the requirement are examined by the court.

The biometric attendance mandate had been introduced as part of administrative procedures, but faced resistance from prosecutors who raised questions about its implementation and implications. The stay granted by the High Court provides relief to the affected prosecutors while the matter remains under judicial consideration.

The court will continue to hear arguments on the substantive issues surrounding the Aadhaar-based attendance requirement. The stay underscores judicial scrutiny of administrative orders that involve collection and use of biometric data in government workplaces.