# Chhattisgarh High Court Rules Aadhaar Card Unreliable for Age Verification in Insurance Cases
The Chhattisgarh High Court has determined that Aadhaar cards cannot be considered reliable proof of age in accident compensation cases. The ruling emerged from a dispute involving insurance liability, where a lower tribunal had used an Aadhaar card to establish the claimant's age in determining compensation amounts.
The court clarified important principles regarding insurance policy liability. According to the judgment, insurance coverage begins at the point of policy issuance rather than when premiums are paid. This distinction is significant because it means an insurer cannot be held responsible for accidents that occur before the policy's effective date, even if premiums have been collected.
The high court's rejection of the Aadhaar card as reliable age documentation represents a notable stance on document verification standards in compensation proceedings. The decision suggests that additional or alternative forms of proof may be necessary to establish age in such cases, where accurate age determination can directly impact the calculation of accident compensation awards.
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