Reviewed case brief

Valliammai Achi v Nagappa Chettiar

AIR 1967 SC 1153

Election must be made with full knowledge of the elector's rights. An election made in ignorance can be set aside and the elector permitted to elect afresh.

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Court
Supreme Court of India
Year
1967
Subjects
Property Law
Reviewed
2026-06-30

Rule established

Election must be with full knowledge of rights; election made in ignorance can be reopened

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    Issues

      Held

        Ratio decidendi

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        AIR 1967 SC 1153

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