Aadhaar Misuse Nightmare: UIDAI, Bank & GST Fined in Identity Theft Case

In a landmark judgment, the Bombay High Court has slammed UIDAI, Union Bank of India, and GST authorities for failing to protect a Mumbai resident whose Aadhaar and PAN were misused in a massive identity theft case. Despite repeated complaints since 2020, no FIR was filed, and the victim, Mr. Vilas Lad, faced legal and financial hardships for crimes he didn’t commit.Fraudsters used his credentials to:Open a bank account in AhmedabadRegister a fake GST firmIssue cheques that bounced, leading to criminal chargesThe court ruled in Mr. Lad's favor, fined the responsible authorities, quashed all proceedings, and demanded accountability.📌 Court Actions:₹25,000 penalty on UIDAI & Union Bank₹10,000 fine on other agenciesRemoval of Aadhaar & PAN from fraudulent firm recordsCancellation of GST property attachmentLegal proceedings stayedThis case is a wake-up call for India’s digital identity systems.#AadhaarFraud #IdentityTheftIndia #UIDAI #BombayHighCourt #CyberCrimeIndia #CyberPlatter