ANTHONYSWAMY vs M. R. CHINNASWAMY KOUNDAN (DEED) BY L. RS. & ORS.

The Supreme Court held that the doctrine of pious obligation is applicable to Tamil Vannian Christians governed by Hindu Mitakshara law, establishing that sons acquire an interest in joint family property at birth. The Court clarified that this doctrine is not merely religious but has legal standing, correlating with the doctrine of right by birth. Additionally, it ruled that the endorsee of a promissory note could sue non-executant coparceners for the debt, affirming the endorsement's validity in transferring the debt liability under Hindu Law.