S. SHANMUGAM PILLAI AND ORS. vs K. SHANMUGAM PILLAI AND ORS.

The Supreme Court held that reversioners are precluded from challenging alienations made by a Hindu widow, as such alienations are voidable rather than void. The court emphasized that equitable principles like estoppel and family arrangements serve significant purposes in justice administration. It was determined that a minor reversioner can ratify transactions made on their behalf upon reaching majority, and if they accept benefits from such transactions, they cannot later repudiate them. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision.