1 CGHC010067142002 2026:CGHC:38197 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR CRA No. 404 of 2002 • B.C.Tiwari S/o Ram Naresh Tiwari, Dupty Ranger, Office Samajik Baniki Gidam, District - Dantewada, R/o Hat Kachaura, Jagdalpur, District - Bastar (C.G.) ... Appellant(s) versus • State of Chhattisgarh Through Special Police Establishment, Lakayukt Bastar Division Jagdalpur (C.G.) ... Respondent(s) For Appellant(s) : Ms. Parwati Suryawanshi, Advocate appears on behalf of Mr. Manoj Mishra, Advocate For Respondent(s) : Ms. Sunita Manikpuri, Government Advocate Hon'ble Shri Justice Narendra Kumar Vyas Order on Board 25.08.2026 1. It has been informed by the State that on 03.06.2026 the appellant has expired and death certificate is also placed on record. 2. In view of the fact that the appellant has already expired, therefore, the instant criminal appeal is dismissed as abated. Sd/- (Narendra Kumar Vyas) Judge Manish Digitally signed by MANISH MANISH YADAV YADAV Date: 2026.08.25 18:38:53 +0530

1 CGHC010067142002 2026:CGHC:38197 NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR CRA No. 404 of 2002 • B.C.Tiwari S/o Ram Naresh Tiwari, Dupty Ranger, Office Samajik Baniki Gidam, District - Dantewada, R/o Hat Kachaura, Jagdalpur, District - Bastar (C.G.) ... Appellant(s) versus • State of Chhattisgarh Through Special Police Establishment, Lakayukt Bastar Division Jagdalpur (C.G.) ... Respondent(s) For Appellant(s) : Ms. Parwati Suryawanshi, Advocate appears on behalf of Mr. Manoj Mishra, Advocate For Respondent(s) : Ms. Sunita Manikpuri, Government Advocate Hon'ble Shri Justice Narendra Kumar Vyas Order on Board 25.08.2026 1. It has been informed by the State that on 03.06.2026 the appellant has expired and death certificate is also placed on record. 2. In view of the fact that the appellant has already expired, therefore, the instant criminal appeal is dismissed as abated. Sd/- (Narendra Kumar Vyas) Judge Manish Digitally signed by MANISH MANISH YADAV YADAV Date: 2026.08.25 18:38:53 +0530