R. KUPPAYEE vs RAJA GOUNDER

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the settlement deed executed by the respondent in favor of the appellants under Section 123 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, affirming that the deed was executed out of natural love and affection and was duly registered. The Court rejected the respondent's claim that the property was Joint Hindu Family property, emphasizing that the respondent had voluntarily settled the property and could not later revoke the deed. The appeal was allowed, confirming the appellants' right to the property and granting a permanent injunction against the respondent's interference.