MOHINDER KUMAR MEHRA vs ROOP RANI MEHRA

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of the appellant's writ petition challenging the refusal of the Additional District Judge to allow an amendment to the plaint under Order VI Rule 17 of the Civil Procedure Code. The Court emphasized that amendments should not be allowed if they introduce a new cause of action or are barred by limitation, as was the case with the appellant's claim regarding the sale proceeds of the Nizamuddin property. The Court affirmed the High Court's decision, reinforcing the principle that amendments must not prejudice the rights of the other parties involved.