TAMIL NADU CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY REPRESENTED THRO. ITS HONY. SECRETARY AND ANR. vs P MAHENDRAVEL AND ORS.

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of expulsion of members from an association, holding that the appellant-Association violated principles of natural justice in the expulsion process. The Court appointed a former High Court Judge to conduct an inquiry into the matter, emphasizing that the report submitted by the Judge does not override prior court judgments. The Court clarified that the respondents retain the right to seek membership in the association and may offer an unconditional apology for past conduct. The appeal was disposed of accordingly.