Chhattisgarh HC Declares Aadhaar Insufficient to Verify Accident Victim's Age

The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that Aadhaar alone cannot be used to determine the age of a victim in accident claims. The decision follows concerns that insurers have relied on the biometric and demographic data in the Aadhaar card to establish age for compensation purposes. In its judgment, the court directed insurance companies to seek supplementary proof, such as birth certificates or school records, before finalising payouts. The ruling is expected to affect a large number of pending claims across the state.