$~43 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + CRL.A. 966/2006 KAILASH CHANDRA .....Appellant Through: None. versus THE STATE OF DELHI .....Respondent Through: Mr Pradeep Gahalot, APP for State CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ KUMAR OHRI O R D E R % 16.12.2025 1. At the outset, learned APP for the State has handed over a copy of death verification report verifying the factum of death of the appellant on 18.09.2016. The said report is taken on record. Learned APP further states that the statement of son of the appellant was also recorded in this regard and he has stated that he does not wish to pursue the appeal on merits. 2. In view of the above, the proceedings in the present appeal stands abated and the same is disposed of accordingly. MANOJ KUMAR OHRI, J DECEMBER 16, 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 20/12/2025 at 11:23:11