This document contains the original judgment from the Madras High Court in the case of SNT Kumarswami Chettiar versus MSM Chinnathambi Chettiar. It details a dispute arising from two partnership businesses that were deemed illegal under the Companies Act due to having more than 20 partners. The judgment discusses the legal implications of such illegal partnerships, including the inability of partners to sue for dissolution or accounts, and examines the plaintiffs' claim for a share in the assets of the dissolved businesses. This document is essential for legal practitioners, students, and anyone researching Indian company law and partnership disputes.