Indicate the most accurate statement:

a$.$

When judgment is granted against a litigant who is not physically present in court but is represented by a legal practitioner, the court is authorised in terms of section $36$ of the Magistrates Court Act $32$ of $1944$ to thereafter vary or rescind the order by virtue of the fact that this litigant was absent for purposes of this section.

b$.$

Uniform Rule $42$ provides that any variation of judgment sought under this rule must be brought by way of the application procedure.

c$.$

A judgment of a High Court which was procured by fraud may be set aside even if it is shown that the successful litigant was not a party to such fraud.

d$.$

A magistrates court judgment becomes final and unalterable once it is pronounced by the magistrate, and can under no circumstance be varied or rescinded.