Amendment of pleadings after trial has commenced

Choose + explain•Medium•CPC, 1908 — Order VI Rule 17

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Under the proviso to Order VI Rule 17, once the trial has commenced, an application for amendment of pleadings:

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Is absolutely barred in every caseShall not be allowed unless the Court concludes that, in spite of due diligence, the party could not have raised the matter before the commencement of trialMay be allowed freely, as amendments are always in the discretion of the CourtRequires the consent of the opposite party

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