Add to ORKGCode Clones, also known as Software Clones are similar code fragments mostly formed due to reuse of code. The literature is abundant with ambiguous and vague fundamental definitions of code clones. Over the years, researchers have shown increasing interest in code clones. However, most of the research lacks empirical validation. There is a dearth of empirical studies especially in the area of cause and effect. Often researchers have associated code clones with a negative connotation. However, there is little evidence to prove that code clones negatively affect the system. Although the research community unanimously agrees that it is critical to keep track of code clones, the available research is void of substantial efforts on maintenance r...