In Brief
The Supreme Court partially allowed an appeal by a renowned Indian cricketer against a lifetime ban imposed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for alleged spot-fixing involvement. While upholding the BCCI's disciplinary jurisdiction and the lower standard of proof in such proceedings (compared to criminal law), the Court found that natural justice principles were violated because the cricketer was not adequately confronted with key evidence, particularly telephone conversations. The Court concluded that the lifetime ban sanction was disproportionate and set it aside, though affirming the disciplinary proceedings themselves.
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