Reviewed case brief

Bhagwati Prasad v. Chandramaul

AIR 1966 SC 735

## Summary

CPCamendment-of-pleadingsorder-VI-rule-17new-cause-of-actionlimitationjustice-oriented
Court
Supreme Court of India
Year
1966
Subjects
Civil Procedure Code and Law of Limitation
Reviewed
2026-06-29

Rule established

Amendment of pleadings introducing a new cause of action is permitted if it does not constitute a fresh suit barred by limitation. Courts should lean towards amendments that serve justice, not defeat it.

Facts

    Issues

      Held

        Ratio decidendi

        How to use it in an exam

        Editorial source

        AIR 1966 SC 735; verified via standard CPC references

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