Xxx vs The State Of Kerala

The Supreme Court ruled that the High Court exceeded its jurisdiction by recalling its earlier order that quashed an FIR, as per Section 362 of the Criminal Procedure Code, which only allows for corrections of clerical errors. The Court emphasized that once a judgment is pronounced, it cannot be altered except in the limited circumstances provided by law. The appeal was allowed, reinstating the High Court's original order quashing the FIR.