T.Ramasamy Gounder (Deceased), 1.R.Arunachalam v. R.Natarajan
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras HC SA No.354 of 2026, decided 04-06-2026, S. Sounthar J. Themes: validity of unilateral cancellation of a settlement deed; executant alleging misrepresentation or undue influence must file a suit for cancellation instead of unilaterally revoking; absence of reserved right to cancel; consequential second settlement deed equally invalid. Procedural: Section 100 CPC second appeal dismissed for want of substantial question of law; concurrent findings of District Munsif, Palladam (O.S.No.127 of 2011, 16.02.2023) and Subordinate Judge, Palladam (A.S.No.6 of 2023, 11.12.2024) affirmed. Appellants' contentions (self-acquired property freely disposable; deed obtained by undue influence) not accepted. Evidence trail: PW1 with Ex.A1-Ex.A30; DW1-DW2 with Ex.B1-Ex.B15. Useful for arguments on cancellation of settlement/gift deeds and limits of executant's power of revocation.
What did the court decide?
None; second appeal dismissed with no order as to costs, affirming the concurrent decrees of the courts below.