Ramachandran vs Vijayan

The Supreme Court upheld the principles of Marumakkathayam law, emphasizing that property devolves through the female line, with membership in a tharwad acquired by birth. The Court clarified that under this law, the tharwad consists of a female ancestor and her descendants, while the thavazhi represents branches of the tharwad. The ruling affirmed the High Court's decision, maintaining that the traditional customs governing property rights in the Marumakkathayam system are well established and do not require further citation.