STATE OF M.P. 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 in his service record, emphasizing that the correction was justified based on the evidence provided, including educational certificates. The Court noted that the respondent's initial date of birth was recorded based on incorrect information from his maternal grandfather and that the delay in seeking correction did not negate the validity of his claim. The Court clarified that Rule 84 of the M.P. Financial Code allows for rectification of clerical errors in service records, thus affirming the High Court's order to amend the records within one month.