Bangaru Laxman broke down in the court after he was sentenced. He was caught in camera, taking bribe of Rs 1 lakh by fake arm dealers who were actually doing a sting operation on him. The news portal Tehelka.com which did the sting operation had to face the music of the then central government of BJP however, after 11 years, truth came back winning when the 72 year old guilty politician was sentenced for 4 years of rigorous imprisionment and Rs 1 Lakh fine!