Good Afternoon,
When you make an application under Order VI Rule 17 of the Civil Procedure Code for amendment of a reply, clarity and completeness in your submission are important. The application must indicate the amendments sought and their necessity. The courts expect you to clearly show how the proposed changes impact the case and why they are essential at this stage.
In your application, it is advisable to provide the original reply with proposed changes marked (for example, strikethrough for deletions and underlining for additions) and the text of the amended reply in final form after proposed changes are implemented. While not compelled to do so, giving the final amended reply can help the court appreciate the full impact of the changes in context, which may add persuasiveness to your application.
Courts generally appreciate transparency in such matters, and presenting both documents minimises the chances of objection by the opposing party. The strongest justification for the amendment has to be presented on why the amendment is being sought, especially if it is coming at the pleadings stage. An application well-drafted with these documents increases the possibility of its acceptance.
Regards,
Sankalp Tiwari
