Supreme Court of India · 2008-02-22
Jagdev & Ors vs Agricultural Produce Mkt. Committee & ...
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Jagdev & Ors
- Respondent
- Agricultural Produce Mkt. Committee & ...
- Bench
- Altamas Kabir, J.M. Panchal
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the maintainability of a suit under Section 41(h) of the Specific Relief Act and the procedural aspects under Order 6 Rule 17 and Order 1 Rule 10 of the Code of Civil Procedure. The Court held that the amendment of the plaint to include additional plaintiffs was valid and necessary for the adjudication of the dispute on merits. The appeal was allowed, and the High Court's order permitting the addition of plaintiffs was upheld, emphasizing the importance of ensuring all interested parties are included in litigation.