S.T. Sadiq vs State Of Kerala & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the Kerala Cashew Factories (Acquisition) Act, 1974, which allows the State Government to acquire cashew factories under Section 3 for public interest based on specific grounds such as non-compliance with safety laws and large-scale unemployment. The Court emphasized that the Act's provisions, including the requirement for notice and consideration of objections, align with the principles of natural justice. The judgment confirmed that the Act, being part of the 9th Schedule, is immune from judicial review under Article 31B of the Constitution.