State v. Rinku
Case brief
What is this about?
Abatement and disposal of a State appeal against acquittal on the death of the respondent-accused during pendency. Keywords: CRL.A. 88/2012; abatement of appeal; Section 378(1) read with Section 482 CrPC; acquittal appeal by State; FIR No. 338/2007; P.S. Chandni Mahal; Sections 376/506(ii)/201 IPC; death of respondent 22.08.2025; amicus curiae Ajay Verma; merits left undetermined.
What did the court decide?
As the Respondent died during the pendency of the appeal and the factum of his death has been verified by the State, the appeal abates and is accordingly disposed of. ¶13