# Kerala High Court Clears Aadhaar Verification for Tatkal Bookings

- Topic: india
- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 2026-07-23
- Original: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/aadhar-verification-for-tatkal-bookings-not-violative-of-privacy-rights-kerala-high-court/article71258558.ece
- Language: en
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The Kerala High Court has ruled that Aadhaar verification for Tatkal train ticket bookings does not violate users' right to privacy. The court found that the authentication process is optional and only intended to prevent bulk bookings by touts and automated software.

## Key takeaways

- Aadhaar verification for Tatkal bookings is optional and not compulsory
- The authentication process aims to prevent bulk bookings by touts and automated software
- The Kerala High Court ruled that Aadhaar verification does not violate users' right to privacy

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