International Center for Ethnic Studies and others vs Dr. Muthukrishna Sarvanadan – SC Appeal 38/ 2022-2025

This case involves an appeal against orders allowing the amendment of a plaint. The Plaintiff sought a declaration and monetary relief. Preliminary objections were raised by the Defendants who contended that the Plaintiff failed to demonstrate grave and irremediable injustice or absence of laches under Section 93(2) of the Civil Procedure Code. The Supreme Court reviewed the evolution of Section 93 of the CPC and the requirements for amendments, particularly after a pre-trial conference. The central issue revolved around the Plaintiff’s delay and the lack of demonstrable grave and irremediable injustice in seeking the amendments. The Supreme Court ultimately set aside the orders of the High Court and District Court, allowing the appeal.

Sobhitha Rajakaruna J. – Detailed the procedural h