In Brief
In this case, the Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order allowing a society to continue a suit under Order 22, Rule 10 of the Civil Procedure Code after a change in the party's interest during litigation. The petitioners argued the application was filed after unreasonable delay. The Court held that Order 22, Rule 10 imposes no time limit for such applications; the right is continuous and available at any point during pending proceedings. The Court need only be prima facie satisfied of the facts; detailed enquiry is reserved for final hearing. Unlike other procedural rules, no abatement occurs and delay/laches principles do not strictly apply under Rule 10.
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