Application For Correction of Typographical Mistake By Inserting Wrong Number, i.e., ST-112 Instead Of Actual Number, i.e., ST-211 Through “Red Ink” Read with Section 151 CPC
Introduction
In judicial proceedings, the accuracy of pleadings, applications, and court orders is of paramount importance. However, despite due care and diligence, clerical or typographical mistakes may occasionally occur, particularly in respect of numbers, dates, survey numbers, document references, or case particulars. Such inadvertent errors, if left uncorrected, may create confusion, cause unnecessary objections, or even affect the proper adjudication of the matter.
An Application for Correction of Typographical Mistake is filed to seek rectification of such accidental or bona fide errors. Where a wrong number has been inserted—for example, mentioning ST-112 instead of the actual number ST-211—the court is empowered to allow correction, usually by red ink, so that the original record remains intact while the correction is clearly identifiable and authenticated.
This application does not seek any change in the substance of the pleadings or alter the rights of the parties. Rather, it is confined strictly to the correction of a clerical mistake that occurred due to oversight or typographical error. Courts consistently recognize that procedural law is meant to advance the cause of justice, not to defeat it on technical grounds.
Since the Code of Civil Procedure does not specifically prescribe a separate provision for every clerical correction, such applications are commonly moved under the inherent powers of the Court as provided under Section 151 CPC, enabling the Court to pass appropriate orders to secure the ends of justice and prevent abuse of process.
Legal Provision
Section 151, Code of Civil Procedure, 1908:
Nothing in this Code shall be deemed to limit or otherwise affect the inherent power of the Court to make such orders as may be necessary for the ends of justice or to prevent abuse of the process of the Court.
This provision empowers the Court to allow correction of typographical or clerical mistakes where no specific provision applies and where such correction is necessary to ensure clarity, accuracy, and justice.
Application For Correction of Typographical Mistake Format CPC
IN THE COURT OF ___________ SENIOR CIVIL JUDGE, AT KARACHI DISTRICT __________
CIVIL SUIT NO. _____ OF 20____
ABC —————————————- Plaintiff
V E R S U S
XYZ —————————————- Defendant
Application For Correction of Typographical Mistake By Inserting Wrong Number, i.e., ST-112 Instead Of Actual Number, i.e., ST-211 Through “Red Ink” Read with Section 151 CPC
It is respectfully prayed on behalf of Plaintiff or Defendant that this Honorable Court may kindly be pleased to allow the Plaintiff or Defendant to rectify the “Typographical error of ST-112 and correct it through red-ink by mentioning ST-211” as due to bonafide mistake/human error and at the time of filing of instant Suit the Plaintiff was mentally disturb because he met with offence of his forcible dispossesion from the Suit Property i.e. Plot No._____________________________________________________________________, therefore, the said mistake by inserting Wrong Number of ST-112 is neither deliberately nor intentionally but due to bonafide mistake, and further submitted that at the time of filing of instant Suit, the Plaintiff also enclosed the Annexures _______________________ of Gas bills which shows the number of ST-211 is clearly mentioned.
That on ____________ when the KDA submitted report before this Honorable Court and after gone through its contents then it was transpired to the Plaintiff or Defendant that due to Human error the actual ST-211 number is incorrectly mentioned, hence this application is being filled before this Honorable Court.
Therefore, it is further prayed that you kindly be pleased to direct the office of this Honorable Court to “Correct/Rectify the incorrect number, i.e., ST-112, into the actual/correct number, i.e., ST-211, of Plot No. ______________________________________________________________________________.
Prayed Accordingly
KARACHI
DATED: ______________
ADVOCATE FOR THE PLAINTIFF OR DEFENDANT
Disclaimer
The format and information provided above are for educational and reference purposes only. They are intended to offer general guidance on legal drafting and procedure and should not be treated as legal advice. Each case depends on its own specific facts, applicable law, and court practice; therefore, users are advised to modify the format according to their particular circumstances and seek professional legal advice as necessary.