Mathai Mathai vs Joseph Mary @ Marykkutty Jopseph & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Land Tribunal that the appellant is a deemed tenant under Section 4A of the Kerala Land Reforms Act, 1963, affirming the entitlement to a purchase certificate for the mortgaged land. The Court found that the appellant's mother had been in continuous possession of the land for over 50 years, satisfying the statutory requirements for deemed tenancy. The appeal against the High Court's order was dismissed, reinforcing the Land Tribunal's findings and the application of Section 72B of the K.L.R. Act.