Anach Yadav v. State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Abatement of criminal appeal on appellant's death; sole appellant Anach Yadav v. State of Bihar; Section 394 CrPC 1973 and its stated correspondence with Section 435 BNSS 2023; absence of leave-to-continue application by near relatives; police enquiry report (DSP Jamui Letter No. 146 dated 17.02.2026; SHO Barhat Memo No. 204 of 2026 dated 16.02.2026); return of trial court records; Patna High Court Criminal Appeal (DB) No. 44 of 2003, order dated 13-03-2026; no ruling on conviction or sentence.
What did the court decide?
Criminal Appeal abated on the death of the sole appellant (no leave to continue sought by any near relative); additionally directed that the Trial Court Records be sent back to the concerned Trial Court. No substantive relief or quantum awarded. ¶15