Anand Singh v. State
Case brief
What is this about?
Abatement of criminal appeal due to death of appellants. Rajasthan HC, Jaipur Bench, S.B. Criminal Appeal No. 270/1996, decided 23/01/2026 by Justice Sangeeta Sharma. Appeal dismissed as abated after the Public Prosecutor reported, on the basis of the SHO PS Jhotwara report dated 17.09.2025, the post-mortem report of appellant Anand Singh and the death certificate of appellant Chand Singh, that both accused-appellants had expired. No statute or precedent was cited or discussed.
What did the court decide?
In view of the submissions that both accused-appellants have expired (supported by the SHO report dated 17.09.2025, the post-mortem report of Anand Singh and the death certificate of Chand Singh, all taken on record), S.B. Criminal Appeal No. 270/1996 is dismissed as abated. ¶16