Quick Summary: On December 12, 2025, the Delhi High Court upheld a decision that denied Om Prakash's request to change his Written Statement in a case against Brahm Singh. The change was to include references to two writ petitions, but the court found that he didn't show enough effort to do this on time.
Om Prakash wanted to change his Written Statement during the trial. This was after the other side finished presenting their evidence and six people had testified. He wanted to add information about two writ petitions filed in December 2023 and March 2024, after he originally submitted his Written Statement in August 2023.
On November 19, 2025, the trial court rejected Om Prakash's request to change his Written Statement. The court said the change wasn't allowed because it didn't meet the requirement of showing enough effort to do it sooner. Justice Girish Kathpalia, who reviewed the case, agreed with this decision.
“The change requested couldn't be brought up before the trial started despite enough effort,” noted Justice Kathpalia.
The court stressed the importance of showing enough effort, referring to earlier cases like Trans Asian Industries Expositions Pvt. Ltd. vs. M/s G S Berar and Co. Pvt. Ltd. The court pointed out that changes after the trial starts require proof that they couldn't have been made earlier with enough effort.
Allowing the change would have been unfair to Brahm Singh, as it could have caused more delays and required reopening the evidence. The court was focused on fairness and keeping the legal process efficient.
Justice Kathpalia decided that Om Prakash didn't show enough effort in trying to make the change. The court's decision aims to ensure that justice is served in a timely manner and to avoid unnecessary delays in legal proceedings. This case highlights the importance of acting on time and being well-prepared in legal matters.
