IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA Cr. Appeal No. 41 of 2015 Date of Decision : 18.11.2025 State of H.P. ....Petitioner Versus Shakti Chand ....Respondent Coram Hon’ble Mr Justice Rakesh Kainthla, Judge. Whether approved for reporting? No For the appellant/State. : Mr. Lokinder Kutlehria, Advocate. Rakesh Kainthla, Judge (Oral) It has been submitted that the respondent has expired; hence, the proceedings have abated against him and the criminal appeal is dismissed as having been abated, so also the pending miscellaneous application(s), if any. (Rakesh Kainthla) Judge 18th November, 2025 (Nikita)