Amendment in Pleadings Claiming House Tax Arrears for Subsequent Period Not Barred by Res Judicata: Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed a civil revision petition filed by a tenant, reaffirming that amendments in rent proceedings relating to continuing and recurring liabilities, such as house tax, are legally permissible and not barred by the principle of res judicata. The judgment clarifies that courts should adopt a liberal approach while allowing amendments to avoid multiplicity of proceedings and ensure effective adjudication. Parties and Nature of…
