<s>[INST] Can a plaint be amended after it has been filed in a civil case in India? [/INST] Yesa plaint can be amended in a civil case in India under certain circumstances. The court has the discretion to allow amendments to the plaint to correct defects or add necessary details. Howeverthe court will consider factors like delayprejudice to the other partyand the stage of the proceedings before granting such amendments. It is advisable to seek legal advice before amending a plaint in a civil case. </s>