In Brief
The Tamil Nadu Chamber of Commerce and Industry expelled certain members. The respondents challenged the expulsion before civil courts at all levels, and won consistently. Finding violations of natural justice principles across all courts, the Supreme Court, with the parties' consent, appointed a retired High Court judge to conduct a fresh inquiry. The Court clarified that the inquiry does not override prior judgments but represents a voluntary alternative mechanism for fair adjudication. The appeal was disposed, preserving respondents' rights to seek membership again, including through apology and reapplication."
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