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Bombay High Court rules that plaintiffs can amend pleadings to enhance compensation claims under Order VI Rule 17 CPC before trial begins, overriding objections under Order II Rule 2 CPC. The decision underscores procedural flexibility in property damage disputes where fresh evidence justifies higher claims.
The Allahabad High Court has clarified that a plaint cannot be dismissed under Order VII Rule 11 CPC merely because the suit is allegedly barred by Order II Rule 2 CPC. Such a bar is a merits-based defense requiring full adjudication after issues are framed, not a ground for early rejection. This protects litigants from premature dismissal of valid claims and reinforces procedural fairness in civil litigation.
The Supreme Court ruled that a plaint cannot be rejected under Order VII Rule 11(d) CPC merely because the cause of action arises from the same transaction, if it is based on newly discovered fraud. This holding clarifies that Order II Rule 2 CPC does not bar a separate suit where the cause of action is distinct, offering relief to plaintiffs alleging fraud in property disputes.