2002 INSC 0558
                                    SUPREME COURT OF INDIA

                                                State of M.P.

                                                      Vs.

                                             Mohanlal Sharma

                                           C.A.No.6012 of 1993

                                   (V. N. Khare and Ashok Bhan JJ.)

                                                 28.08.2002

                                                   ORDER

The Text below is only a summarized version of the order pronounced

Respondent date of birth recorded in matriculation certificate as 19.04.1935 on which he
secured appointment. Respondent claimed that his date of birth was 03.02.1937 on basis of
horoscope and certificate of retired headmaster. Tribunal allowed claim. Supreme Court held
that date of birth recorded in matriculation certificate carries greater evidential value then
evidential value attached to certificate given by retired headmaster showing date of birth of
respondent.

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