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Amendment in civil proceedings

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Order 6 Rule 17 CPC | Amendment to Include Subsequent Events in Divorce Proceedings Mandatory for Comprehensive Adjudication : MP HC Indore
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|Madhya Pradesh High Court

Order 6 Rule 17 CPC | Amendment to Include Subsequent Events in Divorce Proceedings Mandatory for Comprehensive Adjudication : MP HC Indore

MP High Court rules that Family Courts must allow amendments under Order 6 Rule 17 CPC to incorporate subsequent events like criminal complaints in pending divorce cases, ensuring all disputes are resolved in a single proceeding. The ruling underscores that dismissing such amendments defeats the purpose of comprehensive justice in matrimonial disputes.