SC transfers pending cases over linking of Aadhaar database with social media profiles

Centre tells Court that govt isn't for invading privacy of citizens but privacy has to be balanced with national interest and sovereignty. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta appearing for govt says,'No intermediary can say that in guise of privacy, terrorist activities can be protected'.

Supreme Court transfers all cases pending before different High Courts relating to interlinking of Aadhaar database with social media profiles.