QR Code Mandate for Kanwar Yatra: Supreme Court Challenge
A plea filed in the Supreme Court on July 12, 2025, challenges the Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand governments’ order mandating QR codes for food vendors along the Kanwar Yatra route. The petitioner argues this directive violates a previous Supreme Court order prohibiting forced identity disclosure.
The application contends the QR code requirement constitutes religious profiling and fuels polarization, exceeding the scope of standard licensing procedures. It alleges the measure is discriminatory and infringes upon fundamental rights.
The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing on the matter for July 15, 2025. The outcome will significantly impact the balance between administrative measures and citizens’ privacy rights, particularly during large-scale religious gatherings.
This case highlights the ongoing tension between maintaining law and order during religious events and protecting individual liberties. The Supreme Court’s decision will set a crucial precedent for future regulations affecting religious gatherings across India.
