#Article 227 Constitution of India

The Himachal Pradesh High Court upheld conditional leave to defend under Order 37 Rule 3 CPC in a ₹52 lakh recovery suit, affirming that leave to defend is the rule unless the defendant raises a triable issue. The ruling clarifies the threshold for denying leave in commercial disputes under summary procedure.

Bombay HC sets aside appellate court's order dismissing a Section 138 NI Act appeal as time-barred, restoring the appeal and clarifying the computation of limitation for cheque dishonour appeals. The ruling ensures procedural fairness in NI Act appeals by preventing unjust dismissal on technical grounds.

Himachal Pradesh High Court rules that amendments to pleadings under Order 6 Rule 17 CPC after trial commencement require strict due diligence. Unexplained delay is fatal, and Article 227 cannot override the trial court’s discretion, reinforcing procedural discipline in property disputes.