Bisia @ Biswanath v. State
Case brief
What is this about?
Abatement of criminal appeal on death of sole appellant; CRLA No.274 of 2003; High Court of Orissa at Cuttack; Justice D.Dash; appellant Bisia @ Biswanath Baral died during pendency after release on bail; no near relatives pursued appeal; State filed police instruction and death certificate taken on record; appeal disposed of as abated on 07.05.2024.
What did the court decide?
In view of the death of the sole appellant during pendency of the appeal and the absence of any near relative pursuing it, the appeal as against the sole appellant stands disposed of as to have abated. ¶18