If a misjoinder of parties is not corrected in time, it can lead to significant procedural and substantive consequences that may affect the validity and enforceability of the judgment. While the Civil Procedure Code (CPC) under Order I, Rule 9 protects a suit from being dismissed solely due to misjoinder, failure to rectify it can still cause complications—such as delays, unnecessary costs, or objections at later stages of trial or appeal. If an improper party remains in the case, the proceedings or decree may be challenged as irregular or partially unenforceable against parties who had no legal standing in the matter. Conversely, if a necessary party is omitted and the defect is ignored, the entire judgment may be rendered ineffective or void because the court cannot validly adjudicate in the absence of a person whose rights are directly affected. Therefore, timely correction through amendment or substitution is crucial to safeguard the procedural integrity of the case and ensure that the judgment is both fair and legally binding.
