In Brief
The Supreme Court held that a writ petition under Article 227 of the Constitution is maintainable before the High Court against orders of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission passed on appeals under Section 58(1)(a)(iii) of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. Since no further appeal to the Supreme Court is available for such orders, the High Court's writ jurisdiction provides the necessary remedy. The National Commission qualifies as a tribunal vested with judicial powers, making it subject to High Court superintendence. However, the High Court must exercise such jurisdiction strictly within Article 227's parameters, which relate to superintendence and not routine appellate review, particularly when considering interim reliefs.
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