Basic Purpose Of Order XVIII Rule 17 Of CPC Is To Enable Court To Clarify Position, Not To Fill Lacuna In Evidence: Calcutta High Court

The Calcutta High Court has ruled that the basic purpose of Order XVIII Rule 17 of the Civil Procedure Code is to clarify the position of parties in a case and not to fill gaps in the evidence. This decision arose from a situation where one party sought to introduce new evidence after the trial had progressed. The court held that the provision should be used to resolve ambiguities and not to alter the substance of the case. This judgment underscores the importance of adhering to procedural laws in the legal process.