Criminal Revision No. 909 of 1996 1 In the High Court of Punjab and Haryana, at Chandigarh. Criminal Revision No. 909 of 1996 Date of Decision: 24.4.2008 Surjit Singh …Petitioner Versus State (Union Territory, Chandigarh) …Respondent CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE KANWALJIT SINGH AHLUWALIA. Present: Mr. Raman Mahajan, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Hemant Bassi, Advocate for Union Territory, Chandigarh. Kanwaljit Singh Ahluwalia, J. Mr. Mahajan has stated that Surjit Singh, petitioner, has expired and the present revision petition shall abate. Mr. Hemant Bassi, Advocate, appearing for the State, is unable to controvert this fact. I believe the statement of Mr. Mahajan and order that the present appeal shall abate. However, as a matter of abundant caution, learned Chief Judicial Magistrate, Chandigarh, is directed to hold a preliminary enquiry regarding the death of Surjit Singh. In case it is found that the petitioner has expired, no reference is required to be made to this Court and if it is found otherwise, then Registry of this Court Criminal Revision No. 909 of 1996 2 be intimated regarding the result of enquiry and the matter be placed before the appropriate Bench. The revision petition is disposed off having abated in view of the observations made above. (Kanwaljit Singh Ahluwalia) Judge April 24, 2008 “DK”