The Supreme Court has said no person will be denied welfare benefits, various services and subsidies for not possessing the Aadhaar number. The Apex court order came after the centre told a bench of Justice B.S.Chauhan and Justice S.A.Bobde that securing an Aadhar number was voluntary. The Centre said the consent of an individual was indispensable for Aadhaar and it has been launched to promote inclusion and benefits to the marginalised sections of the society that has no formal identity proof. According to PTI, the court was hearing a batch of pleas against decisions of some states to make Aadhar cards compulsory for a range of activities including salary, PF disbursals and marriage and property registrations. The court also asked the Centre not to issue Aadhaar card to illegal immigrants as it would legitimise their stay.