#liberal approach

Uttarakhand High Court rules that courts must adopt a liberal approach under Order VI Rule 17 CPC, permitting amendments to written statements even during revision proceedings to prevent miscarriage of justice. The judgment underscores that merits of the amendment should not be evaluated at the amendment stage, reinforcing procedural fairness in civil disputes.

MP High Court rules that courts must adopt a liberal approach under Section 5 of the Limitation Act when condoning delay in criminal revisions, unless the respondent demonstrates prejudice. The judgment underscores that mechanical dismissal of revisions on technical grounds violates natural justice and access to appellate remedies.