'Huge revenue loss’: SC says over claim of rodents damaging seized cash in Bihar corruption case
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What Happened
The Supreme Court expressed concern over seized currency notes destroyed by rodents in a Bihar corruption case, calling it a 'huge revenue loss' for the state. The court questioned safe storage practices for confiscated cash and wondered how many similar cases might exist. A woman convicted of demanding a ₹10,000 bribe was granted bail and sentence suspension.
Key Entities
Supreme CourtBiharAruna KumariJustice J B PardiwalaJustice K V ViswanathanPrevention of Corruption Act 1988Patna High Court