<p>Is the classic response to this question: why would Hashem make the best talmidei chachamim forget something???; not, - because HaShem wants to convey some message to the Beis Din and to the people? This must fall in the ambit of Midah KeNeged Midah, and the Beis Din that admits it made a mistake AshRey HaDor whose Nassi admits its unintentional errors.</p>
<p>BTW what is the meaning of the continuation, they will most certainly admit their deliberate sins? If someone is honest enough to admit his unintended mistakes that hardly proves he will admit his deliberate sins.</p>