Mumbai Court Closes 1977 Theft Case After Nearly 50 Years of Inactivity

A Mumbai court has closed a 1977 theft case involving two unidentified accused and an untraceable complainant after nearly 50 years of inactivity. The Mazagaon court discharged the accused under Section 379 of the Indian Penal Code, noting the case had remained pending without progress. The stolen amount of Rs 7.65 will be returned to the complainant or deposited into the government account if the complainant is not found. The case was tried summarily due to the low value involved.