K. NAINA MOHAMED(DEAD) THROUGH LRS. vs A.M. VASUDEVAN CHETTIAR(D)BY LRS. .

The Supreme Court upheld the decree of the trial court directing the execution of a sale deed for property under dispute, emphasizing the binding nature of the registered Will dated 22.9.1951 executed by Smt. Ramakkal Ammal. The Court clarified that the male heirs of Rukmani Ammal have the right to sell the property only to other sharers as per the conditions laid out in the Will, thus reinforcing the principle of testamentary succession and restrictions on alienation. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision to restore the trial court's decree.