M.NAINA MOHAMMED vs K. A. NATARAJAN & OTHERS

The Supreme Court held that the High Court's exercise of jurisdiction under Article 226 was misapplied when it engaged in an appellate review rather than a supervisory one. The Court emphasized that the Regional Transport Appellate Tribunal (STAT) had erred by considering irrelevant factors in its decision-making process. Consequently, the Court remitted the case back to the STAT for a de novo disposal, reinforcing the principle that the High Court's role is not to reassess the merits but to ensure proper legal standards are followed.