Sarwan Singh v. State Of Punjab

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH Criminal Revision No.1612 of 2008 Date of decision: September 10th, 2025 Sarwan Singh .....Petitioner

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State of Punjab .....Respondent

CORAM:

HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANJARI NEHRU KAUL

Present:

Mr. Himanshu Rajput, Amicus Curiae for the petitioner.

Mr. Amit Rana, Senior Deputy Advocate General, Punjab. MANJARI NEHRU KAUL, J. (ORAL) In compliance of order dated 03.09.2025, learned State counsel has placed on record a photocopy of the death certificate of the petitioner. As per the death certificate, the petitioner expired on 14.08.2011.

Learned State counsel, on instructions, submits that since the petitioner has expired, the instant petition has been rendered infructuous and may be disposed of as such.

In the circumstances, the instant appeal is disposed of as infructuous.

September 10th, 2025 (MANJARI NEHRU KAUL) Puneet JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes/No Whether reportable :

Yes/No PUNEET SACHDEVA 2025.09.10 14:22 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Chandigarh