382-1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRA-S-252-SB-2008 (O&M) Date of Decision: 21.07.2026 VIKAS .....Appellant Versus STATE OF HARYANA ........Respondent CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPAK MANCHANDA Present: None 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, Vikas, has expired. She has also produced a photocopy of the report dated 21.07.2026 of the SHO concerned in this regard, which was prepared on the basis of report submitted by the Sarpanch, Gram Panchayat, Manoharpur, District Jind. The same is taken on record. 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.