The State Of U.P vs Raghavendra Pratap Singh @ Pankaj Singh

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal filed by the State of U.P. against the acquittal of Mithun Singh due to the respondent's death. The court noted that the appeal abated as a result of the respondent's demise, which was substantiated by a death certificate. Consequently, the appeal was rendered moot and no further legal proceedings could continue against the deceased.