121 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRA-S-2394-SB-2004 Date of Decision:21.07.2026 Hari Chand …Appellant Vs. State of Haryana …Respondent Coram : Hon’ble Mr. Justice N.S.Shekhawat Present: Mr. Gurinder Singh, Advocate (Amicus Curiae) for the appellant. Mr. Rajinder Kumar Banku, Sr.DAG, Haryana. *** N.S.Shekhawat J. (Oral) A status report by way of an affidavit of Assistant Commissioner of Police, Bahadurgarh, District Jhajjar has been filed on behalf of respondent -State and the same is taken on record. Learned State counsel submits that the appellant has expired and the appeal has been rendered infructuous. Dismissed as having been rendered infructuous. (N.S.SHEKHAWAT) 21.07.2026 JUDGE hitesh Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No HITESH 2026.07.22 09:49 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document/judgment High Court, Chandigarh