Summary
- The Kerala High Court has directed the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to compare suspects' fingerprints in a double murder case with its database, aiding the investigation.
- Justice G. Girish emphasized that the UIDAI's previous refusal to assist was unfounded, as the Aadhaar Act's restrictions do not apply in this judicial context.
- The case involves the brutal 2016 assassination of a couple in Palakkad, with one suspect already apprehended through fingerprint matching.
- This ruling could pave the way for enhanced cooperation between law enforcement and UIDAI, potentially transforming criminal investigations in India.
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