Maco Co. Op Society v. M/S Rao & Brothers
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court of Karnataka dismissed a criminal appeal seeking to set aside an order of acquittal in a cheque dishonour case. The court held that since the accused respondent died during the pendency of the appeal, the case against him abated, and consequently, the appeal stands dismissed.
What did the court decide?
The appeal was dismissed due to the abatement of the case following the death of the accused respondent.