OUSEPH MATHAI vs M. ABDUL KHADIR

The Supreme Court held that the High Court's powers under Article 227 of the Constitution of India are supervisory and should be exercised sparingly, primarily to ensure that subordinate courts do not exceed their jurisdiction or fail to perform their duties. The Court emphasized that mere errors of law do not warrant intervention unless they indicate a grave dereliction of duty. The judgment of the High Court, which allowed tenants to exercise options under the Kerala Building (Lease & Rent Control) Act, 1965, was upheld as it was consistent with the statutory provisions, particularly Section 11(2)(c) and Section 11(4).