2026:JHHC:14636 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI Cr. Appeal (S.J) No.192 of 2019 --------- Mahadeo Oraon aged about 66 years, son of Late Vishram Oraon are resident of Village – Nadia, P.O and P.S. - Lohardaga, District Lohardaga. ….. Appellant Versus The State of Jharkhand ..... Respondent --------- CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJESH KUMAR --------- For the Appellant : Mr. Rajesh Kr. Mahtha, Advocate For the State : Mr. Prabir Chatterjee, Spl.P.P --------- Order No.04/ Dated: 13 th May, 2026 1. In compliance of the order dated 04.05.2026, learned counsel for the State, on verification, has filed an affidavit suggesting that the sole appellant namely, Mahadeo Oraon is no more as he died on 15.05.2021. 2. Learned counsel for the appellant has submitted that he has no instruction from the legal heirs of the deceased appellant to pursue the present appeal. 3. In that view of the matter, the present criminal appeal is, hereby, dismissed as infructuous. 4. Pending interlocutory application, if any, stands disposed of. (Rajesh Kumar, J.) 13th May, 2026 Ravi-Chandan/- Uploaded on 14.05.2026