State of H.P. Vs. Kewal Krishan Cr. Appeal No. 198/2020 26.11.2025 Present: Mr. Manoj Chauhan, Additional Advocate General, for the appellant/State. Mr. Tarun Brakta, Advocate, for the respondent. Cr. MP No. 5162/2025 The present application under Section 528 of BNSS has been filed for bringing on record the factum of death of sole respondent, Kewal Krishan. The application is duly supported by the death certificate of the deceased. In view of the averments made in the application, the same is allowed and factum of death of sole respondent, is ordered to be taken on record. The application stands disposed of. Cr. Appeal No. 198/2020 Since the respondent has expired, the appeal against him stands abated. Accordingly, the appeal is disposed of, as abated, so also pending application(s), if any. ( Sushil Kukreja ) Judge 26th November, 2025 (raman)