Case Note & Summary
The case involved an application by the Greenopolis Welfare Association, the Contempt Petitioner, seeking correction of a typographical error in the recording of appearances in an order dated 17.06.2026. The application was moved under Rule 11 of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) Rules, 2016. The learned counsel for the applicant submitted that the appearances recorded in the order were incomplete and needed to be accurately reflected. The learned counsel for the respondent, representing the Interim Resolution Professional, did not oppose the application. The Tribunal considered the submissions and decided to record the appearances as stated in the application, thereby modifying the previous order. The corrected order was to be uploaded, and the application was disposed of accordingly. The Tribunal underscored the significance of maintaining accurate records in judicial proceedings.
Headnote
A) Contempt Law - Correction of Typographical Error - Authority to Amend Records - National Company Law Appellate Tribunal Rules, 2016, Rule 11 - The Tribunal allowed the correction of a typographical error in the recording of appearances in a prior order, as the respondent did not oppose the application. The court emphasized the importance of accurate records and directed the modification of the order accordingly. Held that such corrections are permissible to ensure clarity in judicial records (Paras 1-4).
Issue of Consideration
Whether the typographical error in the recording of appearances in a previous order can be corrected.
Final Decision
The Tribunal allowed the application for correction of the typographical error in the recording of appearances in the order dated 17.06.2026, directing that the corrected order be uploaded.
Law Points
- Contempt proceedings
- typographical error correction
- NCLAT Rules
- 2016
