Karnataka tightens marriage registration rules, bars Aadhaar as age proof

Karnataka has tightened marriage registration norms by disallowing Aadhaar cards as proof of age for marriage registration. The directive addresses cases where age discrepancies between Aadhaar cards and birth certificates have facilitated child marriages.

The state has taken this step to strengthen safeguards against underage weddings. Officials said the move aims to ensure stricter verification of applicants' ages using alternative, more reliable documents before marriage registration is approved.