Puran Ram vs Bhaguram & Anr

The Supreme Court held that under Order 6 Rule 17 of the Code of Civil Procedure, a party may amend its pleadings to correct a mutual mistake regarding the description of the suit property in a specific performance suit. The Court emphasized that such amendments are permissible to ensure that the real controversy between the parties is adjudicated, and the rejection of the amendment application by the High Court was found to be erroneous. Consequently, the Court allowed the amendment of the plaint and the agreement to sell, thereby reversing the High Court's decision.