Manicka Poosali (Dead) By Lrs. & Others vs Anjalai Ammal & Another

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision granting a preliminary decree of partition and separate possession to the plaintiffs, affirming that the properties in question were joint family properties under Hindu law. The Court clarified that the settlement deed and will executed by Mottaya Poosali in favor of Manicka Poosali were valid only to the extent of his share and did not affect the rights of the plaintiffs as legal heirs. The Court emphasized the principles of inheritance and partition under Hindu law, leading to the conclusion that the plaintiffs were entitled to their rightful shares in the properties.