High Court Flags Major Printing Error in Legal Publication

The Jharkhand High Court has issued a notice to Universal LexisNexis for a printing error in the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, particularly omitting the word 'similar' in Section 103 (2), which changes the interpretation of the law. The court stresses the significance of accuracy in legal documents and mandates corrective action.

The Jharkhand High Court has taken a stern stance against a publishing error found in the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, a vital legal document. On Monday, the court issued a notice to Universal LexisNexis, highlighting the omission of the word 'similar' in Section 103 (2) of the BNS, which deals with the punishment for murder.

A division bench composed of Justices Ananda Sen and Subhash Chand noted this significant error in the annual publication, which could lead to grave misinterpretations of the law. They emphasized the importance of accuracy in legal texts, stating that any minor typographical error or omission could result in serious legal consequences and public embarrassment.

The court directed Universal LexisNexis to take immediate corrective measures, including halting the distribution of the flawed copies. The matter has been slated for further hearing by the Acting Chief Justice, underlining the critical need for precise legal publications in the Indian judicial system.

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