Correction in witness' statement in criminal case

Querist : Anonymous (Querist) 07 October 2021 This query is : Resolved
There are some typographical mistakes in a witness' statement, which we noticed after getting a certified copy of it. Words "regarding this" are missing in a line in cross examination, which seems to make it without context. "Father" is written instead of "mother" once in examination-in-chief, whereas every other instance is correctly written as "mother".

How to have typographical mistakes in cross examination and examination-in-chief corrected in a criminal case?

Do we need to submit an application regarding it?

Under what section of CrPC or some other provision would the application be?

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This discussion addresses how to rectify typographical mistakes found in a witness's statement after a criminal case has progressed. The user is seeking guidance on correcting errors like missing words or incorrect familial terms within examination-in-chief and cross-examination sections. The advice suggests filing a petition and seeking concurrence from the court and relevant parties, acknowledging that such corrections can be challenging in criminal proceedings.

kavksatyanarayana (Expert) 07 October 2021
What is the opinion of your own counsel?

Pradipta Nath (Expert) 08 October 2021
Exactly what is the opinion of your counsel! As in criminal case it will hardly be permitted, anyhow file a petition and take concurrence with the court, prosecution or defense as the case may be.

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