Saju v. Shalimar Hardwares
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Saju v. Shalimar Hardwares

Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 – Section 138(b) – Service of Statutory Notice – Validity – Notice served on relative of accused – No evidence of accused’s knowledge of notice – Whether such service constitutes valid compliance with statutory requirement.
Faris K.R. v. State of Kerala
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Faris K.R. v. State of Kerala

Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1958 (Kerala) – Local Authorities Entertainments Tax Act, 1961 (Kerala) - Section 3C, 6(4) – Levy and Collection of Cess – Renewal of Cinema Theatre Licenses – Requirement of No Due Certificate from Kerala Cultural Activists' Welfare Fund Board.
Sajudheen v. Sub Inspector of Police
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Sajudheen v. Sub Inspector of Police

Penal Code, 1860 - Section 498A - Cruelty by husband or relatives - Conviction by trial court - Appeal against conviction - Allegations of physical assault and forced administration of pills causing miscarriage - Lack of corroborative evidence - Solitary testimony of complainant (PW1) - Contradictions and inconsistencies - Medical evidence negating forced abortion - Prosecution failed to prove cruelty as defined under Section 498-A - Conviction set aside - Appellants acquitted.
K.J. James v. State of Kerala
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K.J. James v. State of Kerala

Land Acquisition – Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 – Sections 7, 8, 11 – Procedural Compliance – Public Purpose – Constitutional Property Rights – Article 300A.