Brevity of Reasons in Order Refusing Sanction to Prosecute Public Servant Not a Ground to Invoke Writ Jurisdiction: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has held that mere brevity of reasons in an order refusing sanction to prosecute public servants is not sufficient ground to invoke writ jurisdiction, provided the record shows due application of mind by the competent authority. The ruling came in a writ petition filed by Triveni, who challenged the refusal of sanction under Section 197 CrPC to prosecute certain police officials for alleged harassment and false…