1 2026:CGHC:9485 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR CRA No. 298 of 2005 1. Atul Kumar Patel S/o Vishram Patel, aged about 25 years, resident of Village - Turkadih, P.S. - Sarkanda District - Bilaspur (C.G.) ... Appellant versus 1. State of Chhattisgarh Through: P.S. Sarkanda, District - Bilaspur (C.G.) ... Respondent For Appellant : None For Respondent : Mr. Suresh Tandon, Panel Lawyer Hon'ble Shri Justice Narendra Kumar Vyas Judgment on Board 24.02.2026 1. It has been reported by the learned State counsel that during the pendency of the appeal, the accused namely Atul Kumar Patel has expired on 13.02.2015 and death certificate is also place on record. 2. Taking into consideration that the appellant has already expired, the instant criminal appeal is dismissed as abated. Sd/- (Narendra Kumar Vyas) Judge Manish MANISH YADAV Digitally signed by MANISH YADAV Date: 2026.02.24 18:06:56 +0530