205 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CRR-387-2008 Date of decision : 13.08.2026 Rajiv Soni @ Bagga ...Petitioner Vs. State of Punjab ...Respondent CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPAK MANCHANDA Present: Mr. Partap Singh Gill, Amicus Curiae for the petitioner. Mr. Raj Karan Singh, Asstt. A.G., Punjab. *** DEEPAK MANCHANDA, J.(Oral) Learned State counsel has apprised this Court that during the pendency of the present revision petition, the petitioner, namely, Rajiv Soni @ Bagga had already been expired on 31.01.2014. He has produced the death certificate in the Court, which is taken on record. In view of the aforestated position, the proceedings qua the petitioner stand abated both against the sentence of imprisonment as well as fine as he has already expired during the pendency of this revision petition. Miscellaneous application pending, if any, is also disposed of. (DEEPAK MANCHANDA) JUDGE 13.08.2026 vanita Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes Whether Reportable : No VANITA 2026.08.13 15:47 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order and judgment