The term “amended title” generally refers to a change or correction made to the title of a legal document, case, or property record after its initial filing or issuance.)

Here’s a brief summary depending on the context:

1.   In Legal Proceedings (Civil/Criminal Cases):

An amended title means the heading or caption of a case has been modified to reflect changes such as:

• Addition or removal of parties (e.g., new defendants or plaintiffs),
  • Correction of names or spellings,
  • Change in case number or jurisdiction after transfer.

Example:

“Ram Singh vs. Shyam Lal” may be amended to “Ram Singh s Ors. vs. Shyam Lal s Co.” if new parties are added.

Purpose:

To ensure the title of the case accurately represents the parties involved and the current status of the matter.

2. Property or Land Records:

An amended title refers to an updated ownership document reflecting:

• Change in ownership (sale, inheritance, gift),
  • Correction of clerical errors,
  • Addition/removal of co-owners,
  • Subdivision or consolidation of property.

Purpose:

To legally record the correct and current ownership and avoid future disputes.

3. In Official Documents or Contracts:

An amended title can mean the updated heading or subject line of a document to clarify its scope or rectify earlier mistakes.

In short:

An “amended title” is a formally corrected or updated version of the original title of a case,document, or record — made to reflect the current and accurate information.

Brief and clear summary for both types of “Amended Title” — in court cases and property records:

1.   Amended Title in Court Cases

Meaning:

An amended title in a court case refers to the modification or correction of the case caption or heading filed before the court.

When it happens:

• When a party’s name is wrongly mentioned or misspelled.
  • When new parties (plaintiffs or defendants) are added or removed.
  • When the case is transferred to another court or merged with another matter.

Example:

Original: Ramesh Kumar vs. Suresh Singh

Amended : Ramesh Kumar & Anil Kumar vs. Suresh Singh & Co.

Purpose:

To ensure the title accurately represents all the parties involved and the current legal position of the case.

Legal Basis:

• Governed by procedural laws like Order 1 Rule 10 and Order 6 Rule 17 of the CPC (Code of Civil Procedure), which allow amendment of pleadings and party names.

• Amended Title in Property Records

Meaning:

An amended title in property refers to an official correction or update to the ownership document (title deed or record of rights).

When it happens:

• After sale, inheritance, or gift of property.
• To correct clerical or spelling mistakes in names, boundaries, or measurements.
• To include or remove joint owners.
• When property is subdivided or merged.

Example:

Original: Title in the name of Rajesh Sharma Amended: Title in the name of Rajesh Sharma & Priya Sharma (Co-owners)

Purpose:

To keep ownership records accurate and legally valid, avoiding disputes and confusion.

Authority:

Governed by **local land revenue laws