K. BALAKRISHNAN vs K. KAMALAM .

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of a gift-deed executed in favor of a minor under the Indian Succession Act, holding that a minor cannot accept a gift unless it is done through a guardian. The Court found that the gift-deed dated 24.9.1945 was invalid as the donee, being a minor, had not accepted the gift legally. The Court upheld the trial court's decision that the subsequent cancellation deed and Will executed by the donor were valid, thereby affirming the dismissal of the appellant's suit for declaration of title.