‘’In matters of law, words are of indispensable importance. Each word, every comma has an impact on the overall understanding of the matter.’’ Supreme Court expresses dissatisfaction over translation of trial court judgement.

Zoharbee and another Vs Iman Khan Thr LRS and others.

Civil Appeal 4516-4517 of 2023 decided on 16 October 2025.

Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra.

17. Before parting with the matter, we record our dissatisfaction with the manner in which the judgment of the learned Civil Court was translated into English. In matters of law, words are of indispensable importance. Each word, every comma has an impact on the overall understanding of the matter. Due care has to be taken to ensure that the true meaning and spirit of the words in the original language are translated into English for the Courts in appeal to comprehend what had transpired below. Just recently, a Co-ordinate bench also highlighted similar concern vide order dated 18th March 2025 in Chairman Managing Committee & Anr v. Bhaveshkumar Manubhai Parakhia & Anr. We may only underscore the observations made therein.