G.ANNAMALAI PILLAI vs THE DISTRICT REVENUE .

The Supreme Court upheld the Madras High Court's decision that the lease executed by a minor's father was voidable under Section 8(3) of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956. The Court ruled that since the lease was executed without authority and was avoided by the minor upon attaining majority, it became void ab initio, preventing any statutory rights from accruing to the lessee. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower court's findings regarding the invalidity of the lease.