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Crime
48-Year-Old Bihar Bribery Case Over Gun-License Verification Closed by Special Monitoring Court
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 10:16 AM
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A special monitoring court in Bihar has finally dismissed a 48‑year‑old case involving a 200‑rupee bribe demanded for gun‑license verification.
The special monitoring court in Bihar has ordered the closure of a criminal case that dates back 48 years. The case concerned a demand for a 200‑rupee bribe in exchange for verifying a firearm licence. After nearly five decades of legal limbo, the court’s decision formally ends the proceedings.
According to the court’s order, the alleged offence involved a small monetary demand but highlighted the persistence of corruption in the licensing process. The dismissal does not imply acquittal of the accused; rather, it marks the termination of the case due to the lapse of time and procedural considerations.
Legal experts note that the closure of such an old case underscores the challenges faced by the judiciary in addressing long‑standing corruption allegations. The decision is expected to reinforce the message that even decades‑old complaints will eventually be resolved, contributing to broader anti‑corruption efforts in the state.
According to the court’s order, the alleged offence involved a small monetary demand but highlighted the persistence of corruption in the licensing process. The dismissal does not imply acquittal of the accused; rather, it marks the termination of the case due to the lapse of time and procedural considerations.
Legal experts note that the closure of such an old case underscores the challenges faced by the judiciary in addressing long‑standing corruption allegations. The decision is expected to reinforce the message that even decades‑old complaints will eventually be resolved, contributing to broader anti‑corruption efforts in the state.