Karnataka tightens marriage registration rules, says Aadhaar cannot be age proof

…photocopy or through a correction window available under the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). Speaking to The Hindu, Mullai Muhilan, Inspector General of Registration and Commissioner of Stamps, said, “ Aadhaar card cannot be proof of age especially for marriage registration. It is already a pre-existing rule under the Prohibition of Child Marriage (Karnataka) Rules, 2014, under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, which we are enforcing it strictly. As per the UIDAI rules, Aadhaar…

…Development has specified that Aadhaar cannot be proof of age for marriage registration.” Meanwhile, K.T. Thippeswamy, former member of the Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (KSCPCR), said, “ In a recent incident in Koppal and Raichur, an FIR was registered against the parents of a girl and groom for making corrections related to age in the Aadhaar card while it did not match with their ages in school and birth certificates. There are many such cases that go unreported and no one is held accountable. Venkatesh, member, KSCPCR, said, “In very rare cases, the first two documents will be absent. Most women deliver at hospitals. Hence, a birth…

…test and write the approximate age as per the rules. Later, the surgeon will sign on the medical certificate.” He added, “Since, they cannot know the exact age, they will mention it as 15-16 years, 16-17 and 17-18. As per the Supreme Court order, the least number or age must be considered. In case of 17-18 years, 17 is considered. ” Published - September 21, 2026 10:00 pm IST…