ANDHRA BANK vs ABN AMRO BANK N.V..

The Supreme Court held that the amendment of a written statement is permissible under Order VI Rule 17 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, provided it does not cause injustice to the other party. The Court found that the Special Court's rejection of the appellant's application for amendment was erroneous, as the proposed amendment was relevant to the defense and did not introduce new issues. Consequently, the Court allowed the amendment, emphasizing the importance of fair trial rights under Article 21 of the Constitution.