CRLA No. 1310 of 2001 (Old No. 1474 / 1992) Hon. Prafulla C. Pant, J. Hon. Dharam Veer, J. Mr. Lokendra Dobhal, Advocate present for the sole appellant. Mr. M.A. Khan, Brief Holder present for the state. The Chief Judicial Magistrate, Pithoragarh has submitted a report verifying the fact that appellant Pratap Singh has died. A copy of certificate issued by Village Panchayat Kaknai, is also annexed with the report, which corroborates the death of the appellant Pratap Singh S/o Harak Singh. In the above circumstances, this appeal stands dismissed as abated. The Registry is directed to cosign the record to the record room. (D.V. J.) (P.C. P., J.) 21.05.2008 21.05.2008 HN