Challenging dismissal order in civil court

There is no easy answer to your query, as everything depends on the facts of your case. It is not the enormity of the delay that matters but the explanation of the delay is the main critera, and accordingly even 11 years was condoned by the Supreme Court in service matter due to sufficient cause. In your case 7 years can be condoned provided there is sufficient cause for the delay. Engage a lawyer.All the best.

Thanks, N.K.Assumi, can you please post me that 11 years condonation judgment? 

Contact advocate, as I understand if the dismissal is against principles of natural justice, and dismissal is void you may find a loophole, though such possibility is remote and taking a chance.

Just make a formal request in writing  to the concerned authority for such certificates.  I do not know in what way it helps you when they write dismissed in the certificate instead of discharged.

You can only request for such certificate, you can not order/command as to how that certificate should be given.  You may request them to give a certificate in format prepared by you.   IAF may be having their own format.  Members can not foretell the future course of action by IAF as they are meant for surgical and unexpected jolts to opponents without giving a warning.  

Law helps those who help themsel.Don't waste time and immediately engage a lawyer for your case.