State Of M.P. & Ors vs Premlal Shrivas

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to correct the respondent's date of birth from 1st June 1942 to 30th June 1945, emphasizing that the service record must reflect the correct information as per the respondent's supporting documents. The Court noted that the respondent's request for correction was valid despite the delay, as the initial recording was based on incorrect information provided by his maternal grandfather. The Court clarified that the provisions of Rule 84 of the M.P. Financial Code allow for corrections in cases of genuine mistakes, thus affirming the High Court's order.