Case Note & Summary
The petitioner, Mrs. Rekha Gupta, filed a writ petition under Article 227 of the Constitution of India before the High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru, seeking relaxation of Rule 5.3.1 of the Rules for Video Conferencing for Courts (Notification HCC No.18/2020 dated 09.06.2020) to permit her to appear via video conference from a secure, pre-verified location in the USA and record her examination-in-chief in P & SC No.11 of 2025 pending before the VI Additional District and Sessions Judge, Bengaluru Rural. Subsequently, the petitioner filed I.A.No.1/2026 dated 25.04.2026 under Order VI Rule 17 and Section 151 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, read with Article 227 of the Constitution of India, seeking permission to amend the petition by incorporating averments/prayers set out in the application. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that after filing the petition, the petitioner was informed of a ruling of this Court regarding relaxation of the Video Conferencing Rules, which was relevant to the case. The Court examined the amendment sought and found it necessary for adjudication of the case. Accordingly, I.A.No.1/2026 was allowed.
Headnote
A) Civil Procedure - Amendment of Pleadings - Order VI Rule 17 CPC - Section 151 CPC - Article 227 Constitution of India - The petitioner sought to amend the writ petition to incorporate a relevant ruling of the High Court on relaxation of Video Conferencing Rules. The Court allowed the amendment, holding that it was necessary for adjudication of the case. (Paras 1-3)
Issue of Consideration
Whether the petitioner should be permitted to amend the writ petition to incorporate a ruling of the High Court regarding relaxation of Video Conferencing Rules.
Final Decision
I.A.No.1/2026 is allowed. The petitioner is permitted to amend the petition by incorporating the averments/prayers set out in the application.
Law Points
- Amendment of pleadings
- Order VI Rule 17 CPC
- Section 151 CPC
- Article 227 Constitution of India
- Video Conferencing Rules
Case Details
2026 LawText (KAR) (07) 50
WP No. 12610 of 2026 (GM-CPC)
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Nature of Litigation
Writ petition under Article 227 of the Constitution of India seeking relaxation of Video Conferencing Rules to allow the petitioner to appear via video conference from the USA and record her examination-in-chief.
Remedy Sought
The petitioner sought permission to amend the writ petition to incorporate a relevant ruling of the High Court on relaxation of Video Conferencing Rules.
Filing Reason
The petitioner was informed of a ruling of the High Court regarding relaxation of Video Conferencing Rules after filing the petition, which was relevant to the case.
Issues
Whether the amendment sought is necessary for adjudication of the case.
Submissions/Arguments
Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that after filing the petition, the petitioner was informed of a ruling of this Court regarding relaxation of the Video Conferencing Rules, which is relevant to the case.
Ratio Decidendi
The amendment sought is necessary for adjudication of the case, and therefore, the application for amendment is allowed.
Judgment Excerpts
The learned counsel for the petitioner has filed I.A.No.1/2026 dated 25.04.2026 under Order VI Rule 17 and Section 151 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, read with Article 227 of the Constitution of India, 1950, seeking permission to amend the petition by incorporating the averments/prayers set out in the application.
This Court has examined the amendment sought for and in the circumstances of this case, it is necessary for its adjudication. Accordingly, and for the reasons set out in the application, I.A.No.1/2026 is allowed.
Procedural History
The petitioner filed WP No. 12610 of 2026 seeking relaxation of Video Conferencing Rules. Subsequently, the petitioner filed I.A.No.1/2026 seeking amendment of the petition to incorporate a relevant ruling. The High Court allowed the amendment on 03.07.2026.
Acts & Sections
- Code of Civil Procedure, 1908: Order VI Rule 17, Section 151
- Constitution of India, 1950: Article 227
