2026:JHHC:17695 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI Cr. Appeal (S.J.) No. 906 of 2005 --------- Sarhul Sao, Son of Late Daso Sao, Resident of Village-Koid, P.O.-Saradhu, P.S.-Tandwa and District-Chatra … … Appellant Versus The State of Jharkhand …. Respondent --------- CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE PRADEEP KUMAR SRIVASTAVA ---------- For the Appellant : Ms. Anam Iqbal, Advocate For the Resp.-State : Mr. Jitendra Pandey, A.P.P. ----------- 10/Dated: 17th June, 2026 1. A counter affidavit has been filed by the State with regard to the death of the sole appellant, supported by an annexed death certificate issued by Department of Planning and Development (Directorate of Statistics and Evaluation), Govt. of Jharkhand. 2. Learned counsel for the appellant is also present. 3. No substitution application has been filed on behalf the appellant. 4. In view of the above, this appeal is disposed of as abated. (Pradeep Kumar Srivastava, J.) Pappu/- 17/06/2026