SUSANA RANI DAVID vs ESTHER JASPHER SWANINATHAN .

The Supreme Court directed that a sale deed dated 29th June 2001, executed by defendant No.4, be placed on record for consideration by the High Court. The Court held that the compromise deed among the parties would remain valid except for defendant No.4, whose share was in dispute. The appeals were allowed to the extent that the High Court must review the implications of the sale deed on the compromise, while ensuring that the compromise remains intact for other defendants. No costs were awarded.