Sikkim High Court|Monday, 16 February 2026
Sikkim HC Abates Criminal Proceedings Against Hari Gajmer Following His Death
Bench
Mr. Justice Bhaskar Raj Pradhan, Judge
Bhaskar Raj Pradhan
Sikkim HC Abates Criminal Proceedings Against Hari Gajmer Following His Death (2026) held that A criminal leave petition abates upon the death of the respondent, preventing further legal proceedings against them.
The case involves the State of Sikkim filing a criminal leave petition against Hari Gajmer. However, it was reported that Gajmer passed away on November 23, 2025, which led to the abatement of the State's petition. The court acknowledged the death and ordered the abatement of the proceedings. Consequently, the legal action against Gajmer could not proceed further due to his demise.
A criminal leave petition abates upon the death of the respondent, preventing further legal proceedings against them.
The court recognizes the necessity of abating criminal proceedings when the accused is deceased.
Report of respondent's death received
Final judgment delivered
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