State of H.P. Vs. Sarwan Kumar Cr. Appeal No. 240 of 2012 21.7.2025 Present: Mr. Ajit Sharma, Deputy Advocate General, for the appellant-State. Mr. M.L. Sharma, Advocate, for the respondent. Learned Deputy Advocate General for has filed death certificate of the respondent/ accused, which shows that the respondent/accused had expired on 20.10.2015. Hence, the proceedings qua respondent/accused have abated. (Rakesh Kainthla) Judge 21st July, 2025 (Chander)