VIDYABAI vs PADMALATHA

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of whether amendments to pleadings can be made after the hearing of a case has commenced, specifically under Order VI Rule 17 and Order VIII Rule 1A of the Code of Civil Procedure. The Court held that amendments sought after the framing of issues and filing of affidavits by the parties are generally not permissible, as they may introduce new cases and disrupt the proceedings. The High Court's decision to dismiss the amendment applications was upheld, reinforcing the principle that parties must be diligent in presenting their cases before the hearing begins.