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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
Sashikanta Mishra, D. Dash , JJ.
Santosh Kumar Naik – Appellant
Versus
State of Odisha – Respondent
JCRLA No. 20 of 2012
Decided On : 23-12-2022
Correction of Typographical Error - Office Note - The court corrected a typographical error in the office note by changing the case number from 13/12' to 13/42'.
Fact of the Case:
The court corrected a typographical error in the office note by changing the case number from 13/12' to 13/42'.
Finding of the Court:
The court found a typographical error in the office note and corrected it accordingly.
Issues:
Ratio Decidendi:
Final Decision: The court ordered the necessary corrections to be made to the office note.
ORDER
I.A. No.2189 & 2209 of 2022
1. This matter is taken up through hybrid arrangement (virtual/physical) mode.
2. The Office Note dated 21.12.2022 being perused, the number of the S.T. Case, i.e., 13/12' as typed in 1 st paragraph of 1 st page and 2nd page of the judgment dated 17.11.2022, the same be corrected as 13/42'. Necessary corrections be made accordingly.
Correction of typographical errors in official documents.
Judicial corrections of typographical errors in judgments are permissible to maintain accuracy in judicial records.
The importance of accurate and careful handling of court orders and documents to avoid confusion and ensure the proper disposition of cases.
Courts have the authority to correct typographical errors in judgments with the consent of the parties.
Clerical errors in judicial orders can be corrected under Section 152 CPC; an order permitting a written statement in a summary suit under Order 37 CPC is erroneous and can be rectified.
Courts possess the inherent authority to rectify clerical or transcription errors in their judicial orders to ensure accuracy and procedural consistency within official records.
Accuracy of court records
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