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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI
PRADEEP KUMAR SRIVASTAVA
Bharat Coking Coal Limited – Appellant
Versus
Gopal Prasad, son of Sri Madan Lal – Respondent
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| 1. the civil court has the authority to determine employment-related age disputes. (Para 1) |
| 2. dispute over employee's age and retirement (Para 2 , 3 , 4) |
| 3. judicial findings on age determination and jurisdiction (Para 5 , 8 , 14) |
| 4. disputes on age records significantly impact an employee's service tenure and retirement rights. (Para 7) |
| 5. arguments regarding jurisdiction under industrial dispute act (Para 10 , 11 , 13) |
| 6. arguments presented reveal conflict over jurisdiction and relief entitlements. (Para 12) |
| 7. the ruling highlights the necessity for adhering to authentic documents when assessing employment conditions. (Para 15) |
| 8. dismissal of appeal, directive for claims settlement (Para 16 , 17) |
JUDGMENT :
PRADEEP KUMAR SRIVASTAVA, J.
1. Heard the arguments of learned counsel for the appellants and learned counsel for the respondent.
2. The instant second appeal is preferred against the judgment and decree dated 29.09.2010 (decree signed on 20.10.2010) passed by learned Additional District Judge, FTC-V, Dhanbad in Title Appeal No.214 of 2009 whereby and whereunder the appellate court has affirmed the judgment and decree dated 11.09.2009 (decree signed on 17.09.2009) pas
Civil courts retain jurisdiction over disputes concerning age determination when educational documents demonstrate a valid claim, overriding administrative records.
The absence of birth proof at the time of appointment justifies reliance on the age determined by the employer's medical officer, with no entitlement to change it near retirement.
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