1. Application for correction of a clerical error in the cause title of a prior judgment. (Para 1 )
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2022 Supreme(SC) 790
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
L. Nageswara Rao, B.R. Gavai, JJ.
Praveen Kumar C.P. - Appellants
Versus
Kerala Public Service Commission & Ors. - Respondents
Miscellaneous Application No.1769 of 2021 In Civil Appeal No.4846 of 2021
Decided On : 28-01-2022
Advocates:
Advocate Appeared:
For the Respondent: Mr. Vipin Nair, AOR Mr. C. K. Sasi, AOR
Advocate Appeared:
For the Respondent: Mr. Vipin Nair, AOR Mr. C. K. Sasi, AOR
Courts have the authority to allow corrections in the cause title of judgments to rectify errors or inaccuracies.
Headnote:
Correction - Cause Title - The court allowed the application for correction in the cause title of the judgment, amending the name of the respondent(s) from KERALA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMMISSION & ORS. to KERALA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION & ORS.
Fact of the Case:
The court allowed the application for correction in the cause title of the judgment, amending the name of the respondent(s) from KERALA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMMISSION & ORS. to KERALA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION & ORS.
Finding of the Court:
The court found in favor of the applicant, allowing the correction in the cause title of the judgment.
Issues: Application for correction in the cause title of the judgment.
Ratio Decidendi: The court has the authority to allow corrections in the cause title of a judgment to rectify errors or inaccuracies.
Final Decision: The application for correction in the cause title of the judgment is allowed, and the name of the respondent(s) is amended accordingly.
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2. The court observed that the respondent's name in the cause title required correction to remove a repetitive word. (Para 2 )
3. Clerical errors in the cause title of a judgment may be corrected through a miscellaneous application. (Para 1 , 2 )
4. Application for correction of the cause title allowed. (Para 1 , 2 , 3 )
5. Can a clerical error in the cause title of a judgment be corrected?
Yes, the court may allow a miscellaneous application to correct clerical errors in the cause title of a judgment to ensure the correct party names are recorded. (Para 1 , 2 )
ORDER :
1. The application for correction in the Cause Title of the judgment dated 17.08.2021 passed in C.A.No.4846/2021 is allowed.
2. Accordingly, the name of the respondent(s) in the cause title is shown as KERALA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMMISSION & ORS., shall now be read as KERALA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION & ORS.
3. Miscellaneous Application is accordingly, allowed. Pending application(s), if any, shall stand disposed of.
