MOTHER SUPERIOR,I.J.F.CLARIST CONVENT vs AMBI & ORS. ETC.

The Supreme Court held that an orphanage run by a registered society qualifies as a 'person' under Section 2(43) of the Kerala Land Reforms Act, 1961. The Court interpreted Section 75, affirming that the appellant is entitled to acquire land for constructing an orphanage, as the provisions allow for such acquisition when the land is required for residential purposes. The appeals were allowed, granting the appellant the right to construct the building and allowing the respondents to receive compensation for relocation.