IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. FAO No. 157 of 2022 Decided on: 27.02.2026 ____________________________________________________ Sumit Kumar ……….. appellant Versus Baldev and another ……….respondents ____________________________________________________ Coram: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Bipin Chander Negi, Judge Whether approved for reporting? 1 For the appellant : Mr. Neel Kamal Sharma, Advocate. (stated to have expired.) For the respondents : Ms. Manjeet Kaur, Advocate, vice Mr. Naveen K. Bhardwaj, Advocate, for respondent No.2. ____________________________________________________ Bipin Chander Negi, Judge (oral) From a perusal of the order dated 10.09.2025, it is evident that the appellant in the case at hand had died long back. Till date, no steps have been taken for bringing on record the legal heirs of the deceased appellant. 2. In view thereof, the present appeal is dismissed as having abated. Pending miscellaneous applications, if any, also stand disposed of. (Bipin Chander Negi) Judge 27th February, 2026 tarun 1 Whether the reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment?