Key Points: - The amendment power is discretionary and should be exercised judiciously to serve the cause of justice; amendments changing the character of the suit or introducing time-barred claims should not be allowed. [21000615500023] - Amendments raising a declaration of title and injunction in a suit lacking a described property schedule and possession claim can alter the nature of the suit and may be impermissible. [21000615500015][21000615500017][21000615500018] - Limitation can bar proposed amendments; if the new relief is time-barred under relevant limitation provisions, the amendment should not be allowed. [21000615500019][21000615500024] - The court should consider factors such as whether amendment is necessary for just adjudication, bonafide, prejudice, and whether refusing amendment would cause injustice or require a new suit. (Rationale drawn from cited judgments and principles in the judgment) (!) (!) (!) (!) (!) (!) - For this case, the revision petition was allowed, and the order permitting amendment was set aside to expedite trial, with directions to decide issues independently based on evidence. [21000615500027]

How to determine whether amendments to pleadings change the character of the suit?

What is the role of limitation in allowing amendments to pleadings?

What are the criteria for exercising discretionary power to allow or disallow amendments to pleadings?