SHANKAR LAL vs HINDUSTAN COPPER LTD.

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of the employer's decision regarding the appellant's date of birth, which affected his benefits under a Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS). The appellant claimed his birth date was 21st September 1949, while the employer recorded it as 21st September 1945. The court noted discrepancies in the appellant's claims but ultimately upheld the employer's decision, emphasizing the importance of consistent documentation in employment matters.