Parasnath Singh v. the State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
In compliance with a previous order, the prosecution informed the court that the sole appellant, Parasnath Singh, has expired. The Appellant's counsel did not file a petition for substitution. The court observed that the criminal appeal stands abated due to the death of the appellant without a substitution petition.
What did the court decide?
The criminal appeal is dismissed as abated.