Allahabad High Court
GIRRAJversusSTATE OF U.P.
- Decided
- Bench
- DEEPAK VERMA
Holding
The appeal stands abated due to the appellant's death.
Summary
The appellant Girraj filed a criminal appeal (No. 2579 of 1988) before the Allahabad High Court. The Chief Judicial Magistrate, Mathura, reported on 3 January 2026 that Girraj had died on 26 October 2016. The court considered whether the appeal could continue in view of the appellant's death. It held that the death of the appellant abates the pending appeal. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed as there was no longer a party to pursue it. The record was ordered to be consigned.
Issues considered
- Does the death of an appellant abate a pending criminal appeal?
Subjects
- appeal
- abated
- death of appellant
- criminal procedure
- high court
Judgment
HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT ALLAHABAD
CRIMINAL APPEAL No. - 2579 of 1988
Girraj
.....Appellant(s)
Versus
State of U.P.
.....Respondent(s)
Counsel for Appellant(s) : Tej Pal
Counsel for Respondent(s) : A.G.A.
Court No. - 74
HON'BLE DEEPAK VERMA, J.
As per the report of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Mathura dated
03.01.2026, the sole appellant, namely Girraj, is reported to have died on
26.10.2016.
In view of the aforesaid report of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Mathura,
the present appeal stands abated.
Let the record be consigned.
(Deepak Verma,J.)
May 5, 2026
KJ
Digitally signed by :-
KAMARJAHAN ANSARI
High Court of Judicature at Allahabad
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