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Prasanta K. Rath v. Republic of India
Orissa HCCRLREV/157/2004
Case brief
AI extract
What is this about?
Abatement of appeal upon death of sole appellant; CRLREV No. 157 of 2004; Prasanta Kumar Rath v. Republic of India (Respondent addressed in body as CBI); High Court of Orissa at Cuttack; Hon'ble Mr. Justice Chittaranjan Dash; Order dated 19.12.2025; appellant expired 04.08.2015; death certificate by Competent Authority dated 17.01.2019 confirming date of death; no relative prayed for continuation; priority appeal matters; written instructions of special P.P-cum-Retainer counsel (CBI); advocate for appellant Mr. D. Panda; Addl. Standing Counsel Mr. Sarathi Jyoti Mohanty.
What did the court decide?
Appeal declared abated against the sole appellant Prasanta Kumar Rath, he having expired on 04.08.2015 and no relative having sought continuation of the appeal. ¶18