Code of Civil Procedure, 1908–Order 6, Rule 17–Appellant sought the permission to amend the eviction petition–Rejection–Justification–Neither the proposed amendment changes the nature of cause originally set up, nor it introduces any new cause of action–Further, it is relevant for deciding the question of subletting and availability of alternative accommodation –Further more, proposed amen- dment was not in knowledge as the documents were received from the dep- artment of State–No prejudice would be caused to respondent–Delay was also explained by appellant–Held, application is liable to be allowed.
