Hello friends, Have you ever wondered what the justice system would be like if court decisions could be changed easily? The Supreme Court has recently made a big statement on this important issue. The court said that judicial decisions are not like dunes that can be changed by gusts of wind.

What is the whole matter?

This case is related to the Karnataka High Court. A single bench of the High Court verbally changed an order given three years ago. Interestingly, this change was made without any written petition and without informing the other party. When this decision was challenged before the division bench of the High Court, it clarified the amendment made by the single bench. But despite this, the matter reached the Supreme Court.

Strict comment of the Supreme Court

A bench of Justice BV Nagarathna and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma of the Supreme Court strongly criticized this practice. The court said, “Judicial decisions are not dunes flying in the wind under any circumstances, which can be changed just by someone’s say.” The court clarified that any order or decision is final, and due process must be followed to change it. In this case, making changes to oral requests without any formal petition was not only improper, but it was also a violation of the principles of natural justice.

Tampering with the judicial process is not tolerated!

The Supreme Court expressed deep displeasure over the tendency to change orders through such oral requests. The court said that this is a completely wrong practice and cannot be allowed under any circumstances. Along with this, the Supreme Court imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh on the appellant in this case and quashed the order. Through this decision, the court gave a clear message that any kind of tampering with the judicial process will not be tolerated.

What does the law say?

The Supreme Court, citing one of its earlier decisions (Supertech Limited vs Emerald Court Owner Resident Welfare Association), said that judicial orders must have stability and finality. If someone wants a change in an order, then he has to file a review petition properly, but doing so through oral request is completely wrong and illegal.

Court’s strict stand, no compromise in justice

This decision makes it clear that the courts are fully committed to maintaining the purity and transparency of the judicial process. If such oral changes are allowed, then the judicial process will become a joke. Therefore, the Supreme Court has strictly rejected this trend. Friends, the foundation of justice rests on fairness and process. If there is any need to change the orders, then proper legal process should be followed for that, and it should not be changed on someone’s oral request. This decision of the Supreme Court shows the strength of the justice system and ensures that there is no tampering with the law.

Disclaimer: This article is written for information purposes only. The information given in this is based on the court’s decision and should not be taken as any kind of legal advice.

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