JUDGMENT

Chandrashekhar, J. - Affidavit dated 09.08.2019 has been filed by Sylvester Kerketta, Sub-Inspector of T. Tanger Police Station, District-Simdega stating that the appellant, namely, Mogla Chik has died during pendency of these criminal appeals. On death of Mogla Chik, the Sub-Inspector of T. Tanger Police Station has produced death certificate issued by Mukhiya of village-Joram.

2. Mr. Avishek Prasad, the learned counsel who appears for the appellant, namely, Mogla Chik states that he has received no instruction to file an application for impleadment of legal heirs and successors of Mogla Chik in his place.

3. Accordingly, Criminal Appeal (DB) No. 1714 of 2003 qua the appellant, namely, Mogla Chik has abated.

4. Three persons were named as accused by Etwari Devi in her fardbeyan which was recorded at about 15:30 hrs. on 26.06.1996. On the basis of her fardbeyan, T. Tanger P.S. Case No. 25 of 1996 has been registered against Mogla Chik, Sundar @ Sudar Chik and Somaru Chik under section 302/34 of the Indian Penal Code.

5. In S.T No. 278 of 1996, the appellants have faced the trial on the charge under section 302/34 of the Indian Penal Code and they have been convicted and sen