In Brief
This appeal challenges a Trial Court's order permitting a defendant to be transposed as plaintiff in a civil suit, with permission to withdraw the original plaintiff. The defendant sought to challenge a sale deed and continue the litigation in a new capacity. The Supreme Court held that trial courts possess wide discretionary powers to permit transposition of parties when it serves effectual and comprehensive adjudication of all matters in controversy. The Court affirmed that such transposition does not annul a party's substantive rights, and the defendant was not bound by arrangements between the original parties. The appeal was dismissed.
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