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    Question

    Under what conditions can a court allow amendments to

    pleadings during proceedings?
    A The court can allow amendments at any stage, even after the trial has concluded, without restrictions Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Amendments can be made at any stage of the proceedings as long as they are necessary to determine the real issues in controversy, provided the trial has not commenced Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C No amendments are allowed once the trial has commenced, under any circumstances Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Amendments are allowed after the trial commences only if the court finds that the party, despite due diligence, could not have raised the matter earlier Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Amendments to pleadings can only be made before the first hearing of the case Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation: CPC Order VI. Rule. 17. Amendment of pleadings.—The Court may at any stage of the proceedings allow either party to alter or amend his pleadings in such manner and on such terms as may be just, and all such amendments shall be made as may be necessary for the purpose of determining the real questions in controversy between the parties : Provided that no application for amendment shall be allowed after the trial has commenced, unless the Court comes to the conclusion  that  in  spite of  due  diligence,  the  party could  not  have raised  the matter  before  the commencement of trial.  

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