SECY. U.P. HIGH SCHOOL & INTERM.EDU.&ANR vs H.K.LAL

The Supreme Court held that the U.P. High School and Intermediate Education Board's refusal to alter the respondent's date of birth in his matriculation certificate was justified, as the matter was pending before the Appellate Court. The Court emphasized that writ jurisdiction is discretionary and should not be exercised when an alternative remedy exists, referencing the principle established in State of Punjab v. Mohinder Singh, [2005] 3 SCC 7. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision on both grounds of delay and merit.