Workmen Of Nilgiri Coop. Mkt.Society ... vs State Of Tamil Nadu & Ors

The Supreme Court ruled that the Tamil Nadu Cooperative Societies Act, 1961 governs the operations of the Nilgiris Cooperative Marketing Society Limited, emphasizing the distinction between A-class and B-class members regarding voting rights and participation in management. The Court held that the Society's structure and operations are designed to protect the interests of small vegetable growers, who are economically vulnerable and often exploited by merchants. The judgment affirmed the importance of cooperative societies in supporting agricultural communities, particularly in arbitration disputes between members under the Act.