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Contrary Dates of Birth: Should a Matriculation Certificate Always be the Conclusive Piece of Evidence?

Ritwik Sharma I. Introduction The evidence of the correct date of birth holds paramount importance in service matters pertaining to employment in government institutions, where an individual’s age serves as a decisive factor in determining eligibility for employment or for specific benefits such as compassionate employment, compensation, gratuity, etc. In India, the matriculation certificate is […]