M/S Bharat Coking Coal Ltd.& Ors vs Chhota Birsa Uranw

The Supreme Court held that the discrepancies in the recorded date of birth of the respondent, as per Section 617 of the Companies Act, 1956 and the Mines Rules, 1955, necessitate rectification to ensure compliance with the principles of natural justice. The Court emphasized that the respondent's date of birth should align with the Mining Sardar Certificate and School Leaving Certificate, thereby quashing the order of superannuation dated August 2, 2006. The Court directed the appellant to rectify the date of birth in the service records accordingly, ensuring the respondent's rights are protected under service law principles.