Supreme Court Shocked Over ‘Rodents Eating Cash’ Seized in Bihar Corruption Case

The Supreme Court expressed shock over reports that currency notes seized in a Bihar corruption case were allegedly destroyed by rats and rodents due to poor storage conditions in the police ‘Malkhana’.

Hearing a corruption matter involving a former Child Development Programme Officer accused of accepting a ₹10,000 bribe, the Bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and K.V. Viswanathan questioned how seized cash could be allowed to deteriorate in such a manner.

The Court termed it a “huge revenue loss” for the State and observed that the explanation offered regarding destruction of the currency notes did not inspire confidence, raising concerns over handling and preservation of seized property.