Shanti Devi and Anr. v. State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Abatement of criminal appeal on death of both appellants; no near relative filed application for leave to continue appeal; Section 394 CrPC 1973; corresponding Section 435 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023; Patna High Court; Saharsa; return of trial court record; appeal disposed as abated.
What did the court decide?
Criminal Appeal abated and disposed of on the death of both appellants, no near relative having sought leave to continue it; trial court record directed to be returned to the concerned court immediately if not required in any other cases. ¶20