To establish jurisdiction and file your case in Bengaluru, you must meet one of two criteria:
- Provide a valid Bengaluru address proof in the name of either the husband or wife, or
- Provide proof that your marriage was solemnized in Bengaluru.
A rent agreement is not accepted as valid address proof by the Bengaluru family courts.
To file your case, at least one spouse must have any one of the following documents showing a Bengaluru address (it is not necessary that you currently reside there):
- Aadhaar Card
- Voter ID
- Passport
- Ration Card
- Driving Licence
- Gas Bill
- Electricity Bill
- Bank Passbook
- BSNL Landline Phone Bill
Additionally, you must submit an original marriage proof, which can be:
- Marriage Certificate
- Wedding Invitation Card
- A certificate issued by the religious institution where the marriage was solemnized
