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HIGH COURT OF SIKKIM
Jitendra Kumar Maheshwari, CJ.
Munni Devi & Ors. - Appellants
Versus
Dul Dul Prasad & Ors. - Respondents
C.M.C. No. 02/2021
Decided On : 27-07-2021
JUDGMENT
This Miscellaneous Civil Case is filed seeking correction at page no.1 at last line in the Order dated 02.07.2021 passed in WP (C) No. 21/2019 (Munni Devi & Ors. v. Dul Dul Prasad & Ors.).
The order stands corrected at page no.1 at last line, in place of “plaintiff/respondent no. 4, Anil Prasad” it be read as “plaintiff/respondent no.2, Pradeep Prasad”.
The aforesaid correction will be the part of Order.
With the aforesaid observation, C.M.C No.02/2021 stands disposed of.
The court affirmed the principle that clerical errors in judgments can be corrected to maintain the integrity and accuracy of judicial orders.
Judicial correction of judgments is essential to maintain clarity and accuracy in legal records.
The court has the authority to correct typographical errors in orders to rectify mistakes.
The court has the discretion to allow modification to correct typographical errors in orders.
The court established that clerical errors in judicial orders can be corrected to uphold the accuracy and integrity of legal documents.
Minor clerical errors in legal documents should not lead to unnecessary litigation or the requirement of succession certificates, as they can be corrected to ensure justice.
The court allowed corrections in the cause title of a writ petition to reflect the accurate identity of the petitioner, emphasizing the importance of proper representation in legal documents.
The court retains discretion to reject corrections that affect merits while allowing innocuous changes.
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