State Of Bihar vs Modern Tent House

The Supreme Court held that the rejection of the defendants' application for amendment of their written statement under Order 6 Rule 17 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 was unjustified. The Court found that the proposed amendment merely amplified the existing defense without introducing new facts or defenses, and allowing it would not prejudice the plaintiffs. The Court set aside the High Court's order, permitting the amendment and directing the trial court to expedite the case's disposal within six months.