STATE OF ORISSA & ORS. vs SHRI RAMANATH PATNAIK

The Supreme Court held that the date of birth recorded in the service record, which was countersigned by the government servant, is conclusive unless corrected at the time of service. The Court referenced State of Tamil Nadu vs. T.V. Venugopalan, emphasizing that subsequent evidence cannot alter the established record. The appeal was allowed, reversing the High Court's decision and confirming the trial Court's judgment, thereby dismissing the respondent's claim for a different date of birth.