If Accused Dies During Appeal & Fine Is Stayed Or Deposited Before Death, Case Abates: Punjab & Haryana High Court

In a significant judgment, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has laid down important principles regarding the abatement of criminal appeals in cases where the appellant dies during the pendency of the appeal, and the fine imposed by the trial court has either been stayed or fully deposited with the Court. This judgment highlights key aspects of Section 394 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) and the implications for appeals…