GANAPATHI NATIONAL MIDDLE SCHOOL vs M. DURAI KANNAN (DEAD) BY LRS. & ORS.

The Supreme Court held that the acquisition of land for a private educational institution does not serve a public purpose as defined under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically Section 4(1) and Section 6. The Court emphasized that the right to education is a fundamental right under Article 21 and Article 45 of the Constitution, and that the State must facilitate education through recognized private institutions. The Court overturned the High Court's ruling that the acquisition was invalid due to the institution not being a registered society, thereby affirming the need for the State to support educational initiatives.