IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 211 CRR-3170-2009 Date of decision: 17.09.2025 Ashok Singh .....Petitioner Versus State of Punjab .....Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MANJARI NEHRU KAUL Present : Ms. Kulwinder Kaur, Advocate (Amicus Curiae) for the petitioner. Mr. Amit Rana, Sr. DAG, Punjab. **** MANJARI NEHRU KAUL, J. (ORAL) At the outset, learned State counsel has placed on record a photocopy of the death certificate of the petitioner wherein it stands reflected that petitioner-Ashok Singh has expired on 16.02.2020. In the circumstances, the instant petition is disposed of being abated. 17.09.2025 (MANJARI NEHRU KAUL) Vinay JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No VINAY 2025.09.18 09:51 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment