Vinodan vs Vishwanathan

The Supreme Court upheld the trial court's decision regarding the partition of a jointly owned property, confirming that both parties contributed to the construction costs and thus have equal shares in the property. The Court reiterated the principles of joint ownership and partition under relevant property laws, emphasizing that the plaintiff is entitled to mesne profits from the date of the suit until possession is granted. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower court's findings on joint ownership and the entitlement to partition.