In Brief
The State of U.P. had filed a criminal appeal against Mithun Singh, challenging his acquittal by the Allahabad High Court. During the proceedings, the State filed an application producing Mithun Singh's death certificate, showing he died on 28 October 2019. The Supreme Court held that upon the death of the sole accused, the criminal appeal stands abated and disposed accordingly. No further proceedings could continue in the absence of the respondent.
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