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Subject to the requirements of Order VI rule 17 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, whom may the…

The court may permit either party to amend its pleadings on just terms. After trial has commenced, the court must conclude that despite due diligence the party could not…

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Subject to the requirements of Order VI rule 17 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, whom may the court allow to amend a pleading?

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The court may permit either party to amend its pleadings on just terms. After trial has commenced, the court must conclude that despite due diligence the party could not have raised the matter before trial began.

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Option A

Either side may seek leave to amend its own pleading.

Option B

The power also applies to defendants.

Option C

The power also applies to plaintiffs.

Option D

The rule does not impose a numerical limit of one defendant.

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