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?... no application for amendment shall be allowed after the trial has commenced, unless the court comes to the conclusion that in spite of due diligience, the party could not have raised the matter before the commencement of trial.? (Emphasis supplied)
20.A party requesting a relief stemming out of a claim is required to exercise due diligence and it is a requirement which cannot be dispensed with. The term ?due diligence? determines the scope of a party's constructive knowledge, claim and is very critical to the outcome of the suit.