KUNJU KESAVAN vs M. M. PHILIP I. C. S. AND ORS.

The Supreme Court addressed the nature of Makkathayam property under the Travancore Ezhava Act, specifically interpreting Section 32 regarding partibility and the expression 'contrary intention'. The Court held that the trial court's decision was valid despite the valuation issue raised, affirming that the plaintiff had the right to redeem the property based on the interpretation of the Act. The High Court's reversal was set aside, confirming the plaintiff's title to the equity of redemption.