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Amendment of Pleadings | Order VI Rule 17 [CPC]: A Critical Analysis

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It was observed in the case that purpose of Courts is to determine the parties’ rights, not to condemn them for mistakes in conduct and diligence made while framing the pleading. [5]. The proviso implies that an application seeking amendment to a pleading may not be raised after commencement of a trial unless there is due diligence.