Mahalakshmi (Died), 1. Maheswari, M/s.N.Rahamadullah, ,P. SARAVANAKUMAR,P.Kalaiyarasi Bharathi vs Rajeswari — SA(MD)/75/2026

Case Summary: SA(MD) No.75/2026 Court Decision: The Madras High Court dismissed the second appeal and upheld the First Appellate Court's dismissal of the plaintiff's suit. Key Facts: Sisters Mahalakshmi (plaintiff) and Rajeswari (defendant) disputed a settlement deed dated 16.07.2007. Plaintiff claimed the illiterate defendant fraudulently obtained her signature under the pretext of patta mutation, transferring valuable properties. Defendant countered that plaintiff voluntarily executed the deed. Reasoning: The court found the plaintiff failed to prove fraud or misrepresentation. Witness testimony confirmed voluntary execution before the Sub Registrar, who affirmed proper registration procedures. The plaintiff's 10-year delay in challenging the deed (discovered only during house renovation in 2016, sued April 2017) undermined credibility. The court rejected the illiteracy argument, noting plaintiff signed the document with her husband present and obtained certified copies, distinguishing this case from precedent requiring thumb impressions alone. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.