Shri Shyam Lal is Karta of a joint family and is carrying on his business under the name ldquo Ram L...........

Shri Shyam Lal is Karta of a joint family and is carrying on his business under the name “Ram Lal Shyam Lai”. He brings a suit against a company in the business name. The defendant company raises the objection that since the firm is an unregistered one, it is incompetent to sue. Thereupon, the plaintiff seeks to amend the plaint to the effect that he was suing in the name of the family as the Karta or manager. Should court permit the amendment ? What are the considerations that normally weigh with the court in permitting an amendment of pleading?      (10 marks)