<h1>Marriage Registration Overhaul: Aadhaar Authentication, Biometric Checks, and Age Verification to Prevent Fraudulent Unions</h1> The Allahabad High Court directed the Uttar Pradesh government to amend marriage registration rules to establish a robust verification mechanism. The court mandated Aadhaar-based authentication, biometric data, age verification through official portals, and physical presence of the marriage officiant during registration. This action aims to combat fake marriage registrations and protect the validity of marital unions, with specific guidelines for runaway couples and discretionary provisions for family members.