Crl. Appeal No.993-SBA of 1999 [1] IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH. Crl. Appeal No.993-SBA of 1999 Date of Decision: 18 - 9 - 2009 State of Haryana .....Appellant v. Saif Mohammad .....Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE KANWALJIT SINGH AHLUWALIA *** Present: Ms.Rajat Goyal, AAG, Haryana for the appellant. None for the respondent. *** KANWALJIT SINGH AHLUWALIA, J. (ORAL) Saif Mohammad accused was tried in case FIR No.1 dated 8.1.1993 registered at Police Station State Vigilance Bureau (Haryana), Gurgaon for offence under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act. He was acquitted by the trial Court. The order of the trial Court was assailed by filing application for leave to appeal. Leave to appeal was granted and the present appeal was listed for final disposal before this Court on 4.9.2009. On 4.9.2009, this Court passed the following order:- “Mr.Anhul Singh, Advocate, appearing for the respondent, submits that accused/respondent Saif Mohammad has died during the pendency of present appeal. Crl. Appeal No.993-SBA of 1999 [2] The Chief Judicial Magistrate, Gurgaon, is directed to hold an enquiry and submit report to this Court on or before 18.9.2009. Case to come up for further hearing on 18.9.2009. Report be obtained by the Registry through Fax.” In compliance with the order, District and Sessions Judge, Gurgaon has enclosed the communication sent by the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Gurgaon wherein it has been stated that accused Saif Mohammad had expired and photo copy of his death certificate has also been sent. Since the accused has expired, the present appeal cannot proceed and the same shall abate under Section 394(1) Cr.P.C.. ( KANWALJIT SINGH AHLUWALIA ) September 18, 2009. JUDGE RC