State of Hp v. Prem Chand
Case brief
What is this about?
HP High Court, Cr.Appeal No. 220 of 2014 (State of H.P., appellant v. Prem Chand & another, respondents; respondent No.2 named Dharam Chand) - appeal dismissed as abated on 16.06.2026 by Justice Rakesh Kainthla (oral judgment): respondent No.2 died on 25.10.2024 per death certificate placed on record; proceedings qua respondent No.1 abated vide order dated 17.07.2014; pending miscellaneous applications likewise disposed; no statutes or precedents cited.
What did the court decide?
Death certificate placed on record shows accused/respondent No.2 (Dharam Chand) died on 25.10.2024; accordingly, proceedings against him stand abated. ¶6