Rajasthan HC Lacks Superintendence Under Article 227 Over NCDRC Delhi Orders

Rajeev Chaturvedi Vs Commissioner (Rajasthan High Court)

Introduction: In the case of Rajeev Chaturvedi vs. Commissioner before the Rajasthan High Court, the question of the maintainability of a writ petition under Article 227 of the Constitution of India concerning orders passed by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) in Delhi was examined. This article provides a detailed analysis of the court’s ruling.

Detailed Analysis:

1. Background: The appellant challenged the order of the Rajasthan High Court allowing a writ petition filed by the respondents. The said writ petition sought to quash orders passed by the NCDRC in New Delhi. The appellant contended that the Rajasthan High Court did not have jurisdiction to entertain the writ petition under Article 227.

2. Jurisdictional Issue: The appellant argued that since the NCDRC is situated in New Delhi, the Rajasthan High Court lacked jurisdiction to entertain a writ petition under Article 227 concerning orders passed by the NCDRC.

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