Save as otherwise provided by this Sanhita or by any other law for the time being in force, no Court, when it has signed its judgment or final order disposing of a case, shall alter or review the same except to correct a clerical or arithmetical error.
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
Section 403
Court not to alter judgment
Englishहिंदी
⚡ Quick Answer Reference: Section 403 BNSS
- Provision: Section 403 of BNSS
- Act: Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
- Classification: THE JUDGMENT
- Jurisdiction: India
- Summary: This section says that once a court has made a final judgment or order in a case, it cannot change or review it, except to fix a small mistake like a typo or math error.
Statutory Content
What does Section 403 of BNSS say?
Indian StandardSection 403, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
Bluebook (21st ed.)Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, § 403 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 403 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
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Section Meaning & Purpose
What does Section 403 of BNSS mean?
Plain English Explanation
This section says that once a court has made a final judgment or order in a case, it cannot change or review it, except to fix a small mistake like a typo or math error.
Practical Interpretation
In real-life legal practice, this section means that once a court has made a final decision, it's usually final and can't be changed, unless there's a minor error that needs to be corrected.
Core Legal Purpose
The core purpose of this section is to ensure that once a court has made a final decision, it's respected and not subject to further review or alteration, except in very limited circumstances.
Key Legal Elements
- •The court has signed its judgment or final order disposing of a case.
- •The judgment or order is not being altered or reviewed to correct a clerical or arithmetical error.
- •The alteration or review is not otherwise provided by this Sanhita or by any other law for the time being in force.
- •The exception of correcting a clerical or arithmetical error.
Practical Example
Practical Example of Section 403 BNSS
Rajesh, a lawyer, has been involved in a long-standing case against Priya, a business owner. After months of deliberation, the court finally delivers its judgment, ruling in favor of Priya. However, upon reviewing the judgment, Rajesh notices a minor arithmetic error in the calculation of damages. According to Section 403 of BNSS, the court can correct this clerical error without altering the overall judgment.
Common Questions (FAQ)
Frequently Asked Questions about Section 403 BNSS
Q: What is the punishment or consequence under Section 403 of BNSS?
This section is a procedural provision and does not prescribe a penal punishment.
Q: Does this section apply to private individuals or public entities?
This section applies to all courts, regardless of whether they are dealing with private individuals or public entities.
Q: Is an offence under this section bailable or cognizable?
This section is a procedural provision and does not prescribe a penal punishment, so it is neither bailable nor cognizable.
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Common Questions about Section 403 BNSS
What is Section 403 of BNSS?
Section 403 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) defines and regulates "Court not to alter judgment". In plain terms: This section says that once a court has made a final judgment or order in a case, it cannot change or review it, except to fix a small mistake like a typo or math error.
What is the punishment under Section 403 of BNSS?
Section 403 of BNSS does not prescribe a specific criminal punishment, or it is a procedural provision.
Is Section 403 of BNSS bailable or non-bailable?
Whether Section 403 of BNSS is bailable or non-bailable depends on the schedule classification.
What are the elements of Section 403 of BNSS?
The essential elements of Section 403 of BNSS are: The court has signed its judgment or final order disposing of a case.; The judgment or order is not being altered or reviewed to correct a clerical or arithmetical error.; The alteration or review is not otherwise provided by this Sanhita or by any other law for the time being in force..
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