Ram Niranjan Kajaria vs Sheo Prakash Kajaria & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of whether a defendant in a partition suit can withdraw an admission made in a written statement after a significant delay. The Court held that such withdrawal is not permissible as it undermines the integrity of the judicial process and the reliance placed on the admissions by other parties. The judgment emphasized the importance of finality in litigation and the need for parties to adhere to their earlier statements, thereby reinforcing the principle of estoppel in civil proceedings.