278.04apeal (1) IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY BENCH AT AURANGABAD 940 CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 278 OF 2004 ASHOK HEERAMAN SATDIVE VERSUS STATE OF MAHARASHTRA ….. Mr B. S. Kudale, Advocate for Appellant Mr C. V. Bhadane, APP for Respondent/State ….. CORAM : SUSHIL M. GHODESWAR, J. DATE : 11th AUGUST, 2026 P. C. : 1. Mr Kudale, learned Advocate for the appellant, at the outset, submits that he has received information from reliable source as well as from employer of the appellant that the appellant has expired. 2. In that view of the matter, this appeal is abated against the appellant/accused. 3. The fine amount deposited by the appellant in this Court, if any, be refunded to the family members of the appellant. [SUSHIL M. GHODESWAR, J.] sjk 2026:BHC-AUG:34988