New Delhi, Nov 27 (Agencies): Chennai Super Kings should be "terminated without further enquiry" from the Indian Premier League as one of its officials Gurunath Meiyappan has been indicted for betting, the Supreme Court has observed on Thursday.
A probe panel headed by former judge Mukul Mudgal found that Meiyappan, though a team owner, indulged in betting and sharing team information.
According to IPL rules, if a team official is found indulging in corrupt activities like betting and match-fixing, the franchise can be terminated.
Meiyappan is the son-in-law of suspended BCCI president N. Srinivasan, who also came under attack in the Court.
The court sought details on the share holding pattern of India Cements, the owners of CSK, suggesting there was a conflict of interest between the two. The judges said: "Srinivasan's position as BCCI president might have come in way of him conducting a fair tournament."
Srinivasan is the Managing Director of India Cements.
The judges also said they may order fresh Board elections and all those involved with the IPL scam stand aside. The BCCI AGM is scheduled on December 17 and Srinivasan, who is the chairman on ICC, is seeking another term.