#Trial Proceedings

The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that amending a plaint to alter the nature of relief-from confirmation of possession to recovery-after trial commencement violates Order 6 Rule 17 CPC. Such belated amendments, lacking due diligence, are liable to be dismissed to prevent abuse of process and prejudice to the defendant.

Chhattisgarh High Court holds that amendment of plaint after evidence closure requires proof of due diligence; failure to record satisfaction renders order invalid.