Neutral Citation No. (2026:JHHC:28733-DB) IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI Cr. Appeal (DB) No. 119 of 2003 Jhari Oraon, son of late Bahuran Oraon, resident of village- Malai, Police Station- Palkot, District- Gumla ---- --- Appellant Versus The State of Jharkhand --- --- Respondent --- CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE RONGON MUKHOPADHYAY HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE RAM SHARMA --- For the Appellant(s) : Mr. A. K. Chaturvedi, Advocate For the Resp.-State : Ms. Vandana Bharti, Spl.P.P. ………. 12/24.09.2026 The affidavit filed by the State reveals that the appellant had died during the pendency of this appeal. Accordingly, this criminal appeal stands dismissed as abated. Pending I.A., if any, stands closed. (Rongon Mukhopadhyay, J) (Ram Sharma, J) Dated:24.09.2026 Jay/-