UNION OF INDIA vs C.RAMA SWAMY AND ORS.

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of whether a government employee could alter his date of birth recorded in service records after a significant delay. The Court held that the alteration of the date of birth is permissible only if it is supported by valid evidence and within a reasonable time frame. In this case, the respondent's request to change his date of birth from 17th June 1939 to 15th June 1941 was rejected by the government, and the Court upheld this decision, emphasizing the importance of maintaining accurate records for administrative purposes.