State Of U.P. And Anr vs Shiv Narain Upadhyaya

The Supreme Court upheld the Allahabad High Court's ruling that the respondent's date of birth was 1.9.1939, rejecting the appellant's claim of 1.9.1930. The Court emphasized the importance of maintaining accurate service records, noting that the State failed to produce the necessary documentation to support its position. The Court held that the respondent's claim was valid due to the absence of evidence from the State, thereby affirming the High Court's decision under Article 226 of the Constitution of India.