Code of Civil Procedure, 1908–Order 6, Rule 17–Amendment in pleadings–Governing principles–
(i) Whether the amendment sought is imperative for proper and effective adjudication of case ?
(ii) Whether the application for amendment is bonafide or malafide ?
(iii) The amendment should not cause such prejudice to the other side which cannot be compensated adequately in terms of money,
(iv) Refusing amendment would in fact leads to injustice or lead to multiple litigation,
(v) Whether the proposed amendment constitutionally or fundamentally changes the nature and character of the case, and
(vi) As a general rule, the Court should decline amendment if a fresh suit on the amended claims would be barred by limitation on the date of application.
