VEERAPPA PILLAI vs RAMAN & RAMAN LTD. and OTHERS.

The Supreme Court held that under Article 226 of the Constitution, the High Court's jurisdiction to issue writs is limited to cases where subordinate bodies act without jurisdiction or violate natural justice principles. The Court clarified that the Motor Vehicles Act, 1939, does not make the issuance of permits contingent solely on bus ownership but involves broader considerations. The High Court's decision to quash the Traffic Board's order and direct the issuance of permits was deemed erroneous, as it exceeded its jurisdiction and interfered with the Traffic Board's discretion.