MANOJ KUMAR vs GOVT.OF NCT OF DELHI .

The Supreme Court held that the appellant's termination from service was unjustified as his date of birth was corrected by a court order to 8.9.1988, which was the accurate date. The Court emphasized that the appellant had made genuine efforts to rectify the error in his matriculation certificate and that the termination under Rule 5(1) of the CCS (Temporary Service) Rules, 1965 was not warranted. The Court reinstated the appellant, highlighting the importance of fair treatment in employment matters.