#apparent error

The Gauhati High Court held that a revision order failing to address any of the challenged orders constitutes an apparent error on the face of the record, triggering the court’s inherent power to review under Order 47 Rule 1 CPC. This clarifies that judicial oversight requires comprehensive engagement with all contested decrees - not just selective ones - reinforcing procedural integrity in civil appeals.

The Madras High Court reiterated that review petitions under Order 47 Rule 1 CPC can only address errors apparent on the face of the record, not re-litigate merits or challenge legal interpretations. This ruling reinforces judicial finality, barring parties from using review as a backdoor appeal, particularly where no glaring mistake is evident.