Gayathri Womens Welfare Association vs Gowramma & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of whether the High Court was justified in allowing the respondents to raise a counter claim after the trial court had framed issues. The Court held that the procedural rules under Order 8 Rule 6 of the Code of Civil Procedure permit such amendments, provided they do not cause prejudice to the other party. The judgment of the High Court was upheld, affirming the right of the respondents to amend their pleadings at that stage.