402-2 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRA-S-430-SB-2008 (O&M) Date of Decision: 21.07.2026 NARESH .....Appellant Versus STATE OF HARYANA ........Respondent CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPAK MANCHANDA Present: Mr. U.K. Agnihotri, Advocate, Mr. A.K. Agnihotri, Advocate and Mr. Saksham Ahlawat, Advocate, for the appellant. Ms. Shaveta Sanghi, DAG, Haryana. **** DEEPAK MANCHANDA, J. (Oral) Learned State counsel has apprised this Court that during the pendency of the present appeal, the appellant, namely, Naresh had already been expired on 26.10.2025. She has furnished the photocopy of death certificate of the appellant, which is taken on record. Learned counsel for the appellant does not dispute the aforesaid fact. 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) 21.07.2026 JUDGE 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.