LALIT KUMAR MODI vs BOARD OF CONTROL FOR CRICKET IN INDIA&OR

The Supreme Court addressed the procedural fairness in disciplinary actions taken by the first respondent, a society under the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act, 1975. The Court emphasized that the principles of natural justice must be adhered to, particularly in the context of the show cause notices issued to the petitioner, who was accused of serious misconduct related to the IPL. The Court held that the disciplinary committee's composition and the process followed must ensure impartiality and fairness, ultimately ruling in favor of the petitioner regarding the procedural lapses.