The Supreme Court of India criticized the Allahabad High Court for unlawfully altering the punishment of three convicted individuals, declaring the decision “totally untenable” and devoid of legal foundation. Citing Section 362 of the CrPC, the Supreme Court reinforced that finalized judgments cannot be modified except for minor corrections, ensuring judicial integrity.
The Karnataka High Court reversed its ruling on child pornography, acknowledging an oversight and recalling its previous decision to allow further investigation. Justice Nagaprasanna emphasized that judges are human and can make mistakes, stating that continuing with an erroneous decision is not heroic. The Court allowed the recall based on inherent powers.
