Case Note & Summary
The Supreme Court of India dealt with a Miscellaneous Application filed by M/s Magadh Sugar and Energy Ltd for the correction of typographical errors in a judgment dated 24 September 2021. The application sought to amend the amounts mentioned in the judgment, specifically correcting Rs 56 crores and Rs 67 crores to Rs 5.6 crores and Rs 67 lakhs, respectively, and changing Rs 67 crores in another paragraph to Rs 67 lakhs. Additionally, the appearances of counsel were to be corrected to accurately reflect their designations. The court, upon hearing the counsel, found the corrections necessary for clarity and accuracy in the judgment. The application was disposed of in terms of the signed order, ensuring that the judgment accurately represented the intended figures and counsel appearances. The decision was made on 20 October 2021.
Headnote
A) Civil Procedure - Correction of Judgment - Typographical Errors - Supreme Court of India, 2021 - The court addressed typographical errors in its previous judgment, correcting monetary amounts and appearances of counsel. The corrections were necessary to reflect the accurate figures and representation in the judgment. Held that the application for correction was disposed of accordingly (Paras 1-4).
Issue of Consideration
Whether the typographical errors in the judgment dated 24 September 2021 should be corrected.
Final Decision
The court disposed of the Miscellaneous Application, correcting the typographical errors as requested.
Law Points
- Correction of typographical errors
- Judicial orders
- Miscellaneous applications
