In a brief but pointed hearing, the Patna High Court addressed a recurring grievance faced by citizens delays in correcting basic details in Aadhaar records. The Court expressed concern over individuals being forced to approach the judiciary for routine administrative corrections.
Background of the Case
The case arose from a writ petition filed by Prashant Rajak, a resident of Nawada district in Bihar. The petitioner sought correction of his date of birth in his Aadhaar card, which was recorded incorrectly as 24 July 2008 instead of the correct date, 24 July 2007, as reflected in his matriculation certificate.
According to the petitioner’s counsel, despite submitting an application to the concerned authorities, no action had been taken to rectify the error, leaving him with no option but to approach the High Court.
During the hearing, counsel for the Union of India submitted that the petitioner could appear before the Director of the UIDAI Regional Office in Patna with the necessary documents. It was assured that upon verification, the correction would be carried out as per statutory requirements.
The submission indicated that the process for correction exists but had not been effectively implemented in this case.
Justice Ajit Kumar did not mince words while addressing the issue. The Court noted that such matters should not ordinarily reach the High Court.
“The Court has witnessed a very sorry state of affairs… applicants are forced to knock the doors of this Court for correction of date of birth,” the bench observed.
The Court further emphasized that when statutory documents are already available and requirements are fulfilled, authorities should ensure timely corrections without compelling citizens to seek judicial intervention.
It also expressed an expectation that the UIDAI Regional Office in Patna would issue appropriate instructions to its officials to prevent such unnecessary litigation in the future.
Taking a practical approach, the Court directed the petitioner to approach the Director of the UIDAI Regional Office, Patna, within one week.
It added that upon his appearance, the authorities are expected to verify the documents and carry out the necessary correction in the Aadhaar database.
With these observations and directions, the writ petition was disposed of.
Case Details
Case Title: Prashant Rajak v. Union of India & Ors.
Case Number: Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No. 2736 of 2026
Judge: Justice Ajit Kumar
Decision Date: 16 March 2026
Counsels:
- For Petitioner: Mr. Dhananjay Kumar
- For Union of India: Mr. Saradha Suman
