High Court Strikes Down Sections 3A & 6A Of Kerala Cashew Factories (Acquisition) Act As Unconstitutional And Arbitrary

The Kerala High Court declared Sections 3A and 6A of the Kerala Cashew Factories (Acquisition) Act unconstitutional and arbitrary. These sections allowed the state to acquire cashew factories without adequate compensation. The court ruled that the provisions violated the right to property and due process. This decision underscores the need for fair compensation and adherence to constitutional principles in state acquisitions.