As the apex court has struck down the twelve-digit unique identity number as age-proof, it brings clarity in potential legal cases involving compensation claims or matters involving age verification. The Court held that other official documents like the School Leaving Certificates can be used as proof for age
The Joint Commissioner for Government Examinations rejected the application, stating that the petitioner can produce the Gazette notification as there is no provision or practice or rules providing for correction in the School Leaving Certificate.