T.N.ALLOY FOUNDRY CO. LTD. vs T.N.ELECTRICITY BOARD .

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the High Court to reject the appellant's application for amendment of the plaint in a damages suit, emphasizing that while the law allows for amendments, the discretion to permit such amendments is subject to the limitation period. The Court referenced the precedent in L.J. Leach and Co. Ltd. v. Messrs Jardine Skinner and Co., stating that the power to allow amendments exists but must be exercised judiciously, particularly when a fresh suit would be barred by limitation. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed with no order as to costs.