In a suit for partition instituted on 5th July, 2000, recording of evidence has commenced. An application dated 9th July, 2018 of the plaintiff to amend the plaint.

Lies and shall be allowed if the amendments are necessary for purposes of determining the real question in controversy between the parties but shall not be allowed unless the court comes to the conclusion that inspite of due diligence the plaintiff could not have raised the matter before commencement of trial