Vinit v. State Of Haryana

224-2

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH CRA-S-389-2021 Date of Decision: 19.02.2025 VINIT ....Petitioner(s)

VERSUS

STATE OF HARYANA ....Respondent(s) CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY VASHISTH

Present:

Ms. Bhupinder Kaur Bhangu, Advocate for the applicant-appellant in CRA-S-389-2021. Ms. Mayuri Lakhanpal, DAG, Haryana.

**** SANJAY VASHISTH , J. (Oral) 1.

The present appeal filed by the accused/appellant against impugned judgment of conviction and order of sentence dated 12.02.2020 whereby the appellant was held guilty for having committed the offences punishable under Section 379-B/34 IPC, and to undergo sentence as follows:

Name of convict Under Section Sentence Fine In Default Vinit 379-B/34 IPC 10 years (R.I.) 25,000/- 6 months (R.I.) 2.

Feeling aggrieved against the said judgment of conviction and order of sentence, appellant - Vinit, filed an appeal which stands admitted vide order(s) dated 07.04.2021, by the co-ordinate Bench of this Court. SANGEETA 2025.02.21 13:07 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

CRA-S-389-2021 3.

Learned counsel for the appellant, submits that appellant - Vinit, who has filed the instant appeal was released on bail by suspending the order of sentence but thereafter he has expired. 4.

On being asked by the Court, learned DAG, Haryana, while referring to para-3 of the status report dated 22.01.2025 confirms the said fact and submits that as the convict Vinit has expired, therefore, appeal can be disposed of as having been abated qua him. 5.

Ordered accordingly.

(SANJAY VASHISTH) February 19, 2025 JUDGE Sangeeta Whether reasoned/speaking:

Yes/No Whether reportable:

Yes/No SANGEETA 2025.02.21 13:07 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document