1 2025:CGHC:32997 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR CRA No. 262 of 2005 Melaram S/o. Malik Ram Sahu, Aged About 33 Years R.O. Chakarbhata Basti, Thana- Chakarbhata, Distt. Bilaspur (C.G.) ...Appellant (s) versus State Of Chhattisgarh through P.S. Chakarbhata, Distt. Bilaspur (C.G.) .... Respondent For Appellant : None For Respondent/State : Mr. U.K.S. Chandel, Dy. Advocate General Hon'ble Shri Justice Bibhu Datta Guru, Order on Board 15/07/2025 1. The present appeal has been filed under Section 374(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. 2. A PUD dated 14/07/2025 has been received from the SHO, P.S. Chakarbhata, District Bilaspur whereby it has been intimated that the appellant herein has died 10 years ago and the same has duly SOURABH BHILWAR Digitally signed by SOURABH BHILWAR Date: 2025.07.16 10:49:34 +0530 2 been certified by the Sarpanch, Gram Panchayat Chakarbhata, District Bilaspur regarding the death of the appellant during the pendency of the appeal. 3. Accordingly, the present criminal appeal stands abated. Sd/- (Bibhu Datta Guru) Judge $. Bhilwar/ Gowri