$~74 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI # CNR No. DLHC010293622021 + W.P.(CRL) 1811/2021 MANOHAR LAL SHARMA .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Anuj Sharma, Son of Petitioner- in-Person. versus UNION OF INDIA & ORS. .....Respondents Through: Mr. Varun Chugh, Ms. Shagun Shahi Chugh & Ms. Ayushi Agarwal, Advocates for Respondent No.1/Union of India (through VC). Ms. Rohini Prasad, Ms. Ashika Ranjan, Ms. Ipsita Parida & Ms. Anupama Jha, Advocates for Respondent No.11/ECI. CORAM: HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE TEJAS KARIA O R D E R % 13.08.2026 1. We have been informed that the Petitioner in this Petition has passed away. Mr. Anuj Sharma, son of the Petitioner is present and has stated that he does not intend to pursue this Writ Petition any further. 2. Accordingly, the proceedings of the instant Petition are abated. DEVENDRA KUMAR UPADHYAYA, CJ TEJAS KARIA, J AUGUST 13, 2026/ ‘A’ This is a digitally signed order. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 17/08/2026 at 12:06:41