Criminal Appeal No. 2097 of 2001 Old No. 1562 of 1999 Hon’ble P.C. Verma, J. Hon’ble B.C. Kandpal, J. Heard, Sri R.S. Sammal, learned counsel for the applicants. The Learned counsel for the appellant has made a statement at Bar that on the basis of instructions, the sole appellant has died, therefore, the appeal stands abated. It has been verified by the learned Government Advocate also. In support of his submission, he has also filed the death certificate. The copy of the death certificate is taken on record. Consequently, the appeal is abated and dismissed accordingly. (P.C. Verma, J.) (B.C. Kandpal, J.) 30.11.2004 Rajeev Dang