Though court dismisses government claim on Cheruvally estate, it says Ayana Trust ownership not indisputable

State’s primary contention was that Cheruvally estate is recorded as Pandaravakapattom in 1910 Settlement Register, considered a fundamental document for determining property’s original character. However, court held that Settlement Register alone cannot be treated as conclusive proof of continuing government ownership

​State’s primary contention was that Cheruvally estate is recorded as Pandaravakapattom in 1910 Settlement Register, considered a fundamental document for determining property’s original character. However, court held that Settlement Register alone cannot be treated as conclusive proof of continuing government ownership