307-1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRA-S-58-SB-2008 (O&M) Date of Decision: 21.07.2026 PIARA LAL .....Appellant Versus STATE OF PUNJAB ........Respondent CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPAK MANCHANDA Present: None for the appellant. Mr. Raj Karan Singh, AAG, Punjab. **** DEEPAK MANCHANDA, J. (Oral) Learned State counsel has apprised this Court that during the pendency of the present appeal, the appellant, namely, Piara Lal had already been expired. In view of the aforestated position, the proceedings qua the appellant stand abated both against the sentence of imprisonment as well as fine as he has already expired during the pendency of this appeal. Miscellaneous application pending, if any, is also disposed of. (DEEPAK MANCHANDA) JUDGE 21.07.2026 sandeep Whether Speaking/Reasoned : Yes/No Whether Reportable : Yes/No SANDEEP KUMAR 2026.07.21 17:10 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment.