In Brief
A two-judge bench of the Supreme Court considered whether a High Court can recall and correct its own order under Section 362 Cr.P.C. on grounds that it is patently erroneous on merits. The Court held that Section 362 Cr.P.C. is restricted to correcting clerical or arithmetical errors only. Substantive errors must be remedied through recognized legal processes such as review or appeal, not under Section 362. The High Court's attempt to use Section 362 to withdraw an order on merits was impermissible. The appeal was allowed and the High Court's impugned order was set aside, with directions for expeditious disposal of the underlying appeal.
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