Code of Civil Procedure, 1908–Order 6, Rules 1 & 2, Order 6, Rule 17–General Clauses Act, 1887–Sec. 3(57)–Application for amendment in plaint with contending that the plaintiff is adopted son of H–Dismissed–View of High Court that the plea taken by way of amendment would be inconsistent to earlier plea and it would amount to grant of an opportunity to fill lacunae of evidence–Earlier, he took the stand that he is only son of deceased–Adopted son is defined as son in Sec. 3(57) of General Clauses Act–Though the amendment was not necessary, yet the view of High Court can not be held correct.
