Beerappa S/O Shankareppa Halli v. Laxman and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Plaintiff's petition under Article 227 challenged rejection of his Order VI Rule 17 CPC application to amend the plaint by adding properties. The High Court set aside the trial court's order, allowed the amendment prospectively from the date of the application, and permitted defendants to file additional written statements.
What did the court decide?
Impugned order set aside; I.A.No.XXII allowed; plaint amendment permitted from date of application, not relating back to suit filing; defendants may file additional written statement.