The Supreme Court on February 20 dismissed a dentist’s plea against a Delhi High Court order which rejected his petition to prosecute former Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana under the Prevention of Corruption Act based on his complaint.
A Bench of Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Prasanna Bhalachandra Varale said, “No interference is called for under Article 136 of the Constitution.” the Bench said.
Article 136 refers to the discretionary powers of the Supreme Court to allow special leave petitions.