229 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH -.- CRA-S-2580-2022 (O&M) Date of Decision : 30.04.2026 Rajiv Gupta ....Appellant VERSUS State of Punjab ....Respondent CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE H.S.GREWAL Present: Mr. Avikaran Bansal, Advocate for the appellant. Mr. S.S.Nahar, AAG Punjab. -.- H.S.GREWAL J. (Oral) 1. The present appeal was admitted on 08.12.2022. Today, only an application seeking permission for the appellant to apply for and obtain a passport during the pendency of the appeal was listed. However, on the oral request of learned counsel for the appellant, the main appeal is also taken up for hearing today. 2. Learned counsel for the appellant submits that the appellant expired on 15.01.2026. 3. In view of the statement made by learned counsel for the appellant, the present appeal stands abated. 4. Pending application(s), if any, stand disposed of. April 30, 2026 (H.S.GREWAL) tripti JUDGE Whether speaking/non-speaking : Speaking Whether reportable : Yes/No TRIPTI SAINI 2026.05.01 14:34 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document