Salem Advocate Bar Association,Tamil ... vs Union Of India

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of amendments to the Code of Civil Procedure introduced by the Amendment Acts of 1999 and 2002, specifically addressing Section 89 and the requirement for affidavits under Section 26(2) and Order VI Rule 15(4). The Court established that the affidavit requirement enhances the responsibility of the deponent regarding the truth of pleadings, while clarifying that such affidavits do not constitute evidence for trial purposes. The Court also noted the legislature's authority to amend procedural rules, affirming the amendments aimed at expediting justice delivery.