Supreme Court of India · 2017-11-13
SHIVANG MATHUR vs SOHAN LAL .
- Citation / case number
- SC 2013/23556
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- SHIVANG MATHUR
- Respondent
- SOHAN LAL .
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE KURIAN JOSEPH
- Bench
- HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE R. BANUMATHI HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE KURIAN JOSEPH
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order dismissing a petition under Article 227 of the Constitution regarding the amendment of a plaint, emphasizing the need for a reasoned decision on merits. The Court directed the High Court to reconsider the matter, allowing both parties to present all available contentions, including jurisdictional issues. This judgment underscores the importance of a detailed examination of the merits in cases involving amendments to pleadings.