124 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH RSA-3841-2006 (O&M) Date of Decision: 09.02.2026 Dr. Sukhdev Raj ......Appellant Vs. State of Punjab and another ......Respondents CORAM: HON’BLE MRS. JUSTICE SUDEEPTI SHARMA Present: Mr. Ishaan Bhardwaj, Advocate, for the appellant. Mr. Animesh Sharma, Addl. Advocate General, Punjab, for the respondents. **** SUDEEPTI SHARMA J. (ORAL) 1. Learned counsel for the appellant submits that the sole appellant has expired. He has produced a copy of death certificate in support thereof. The same is taken on record. He further prays that the present appeal be dismissed as not pressed at this stage. 2. In view of the above statement, the present appeal is dismissed as not pressed at this stage. However, liberty is granted to the legal representative(s) of the deceased appellant, if any, to move an appropriate application for revival of the appeal, in accordance with law, in case any cause of action survives. 3. Pending application(s), if any, also stand disposed of. (SUDEEPTI SHARMA) JUDGE 09.02.2026 Virender Whether speaking/non-speaking : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No VIRENDRA SINGH ADHIKARI 2026.02.11 09:08 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document