Supreme Court of India · 2012-04-26
Shiv Kumar vs State Of Punjab & Anr
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Shiv Kumar
- Respondent
- State Of Punjab & Anr
- Bench
- Anil R. Dave, H.L. Dattu
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court noted the death of the appellant, Shiv Kumar, on 30.03.2011, and consequently held that the criminal appeal stands abated due to the appellant's demise. The Court emphasized that in such circumstances, no further proceedings can be pursued in the matter. Thus, the appeal was dismissed as abated.