S. MURALI SUNDARAM vs JOTHIBAI KANNAN

The Supreme Court examined a dispute concerning the alteration of a pathway in Tiruchirappalli, where the High Court had set aside survey reports and relied on alternative reports to allow the writ petition. The case involved the review of the High Court's decision, which was based on its assessment of survey evidence. The Court analyzed the evidentiary value of survey reports and the High Court's discretion in such matters, ultimately upholding the High Court's judgment. The decision emphasizes the importance of survey evidence and judicial discretion in land and property disputes.