APAAR ID Explained: How India's student academic registry works and why it is under scrutiny

The Supreme Court's latest observations on the APAAR ID scheme have renewed attention on India's digital student registry under the National Education Policy 2020. Here's a detailed look at how APAAR works, the purpose behind the lifelong academic ID, its link with Aadhaar, the privacy concerns it has triggered, and why it is facing judicial scrutiny.