S.T. SADIQ vs STATE OF KERALA .

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. The Court emphasized that the provisions of the Act, including the requirement for notice and consideration of objections, align with the principles of natural justice. The judgment confirmed that the Act's inclusion in the 9th Schedule does not violate the basic structure of the Constitution, thereby affirming the legality of the acquisitions made under the Act.