$~174 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + CRL.A. 596/2017 STATE ( GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI) .....Appellant Through: Ms. Shubhi Gupta, APP for State with SI Vipin Rathi PS Tigri versus RAKESH GUPTA .....Respondent Through: None. CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ KUMAR OHRI O R D E R % 18.08.2025 1. On 08.04.2025, the appellant was directed to verify the factum of death of the respondent. Today, learned APP has handed over a copy of the status report, verifying the factum of death of the respondent-Rakesh Gupta. 2. In view of the above facts and circumstances, the proceedings in the appeal abates and the appeal stands disposed of as such. MANOJ KUMAR OHRI, J AUGUST 18, 2025/rd 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 21/08/2025 at 12:20:34