Balwan Singh v. C.B.I.

$~R-2 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + CRL.A. 1037/2006 BALWAN SINGH .....Appellant Through:

Mr. Nilanjan Dey, Advocate versus C.B.I.

.....Respondent Through:

Mr. Atul Guleria, SPP with Mr. Aryan Rakesh, Advocate.

CORAM:

HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE CHANDRASEKHARAN SUDHA

O R D E R

% 02.04.2026

1. Both sides are represented.

2. Learned counsel for the respondent/CBI submits that the death of the appellant has been verified. However, the sentence awarded by the trial court is a substantive sentence of imprisonment and fine. Therefore, it is only the substantive sentence of imprisonment that stands abated on the death of the appellant and the sentence of fine will not stand abated under Section 394(2) Cr.P.C.

3. The learned counsel for the appellant submits that the fine The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 06/04/2026 at 12:43:04

amount has already been deposited and that he does not want to challenge the impugned judgment as far as the imposition of fine is concerned.

4. Hence, nothing remains to be decided in the appeal. The sentence regarding fine is confirmed.

5. File be consigned to the record room.

CHANDRASEKHARAN SUDHA, J APRIL 2, 2026 rs The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 06/04/2026 at 12:43:04