Sikkim HC Dismisses Criminal Leave Petition Following Respondent's Death
Parties Involved
State Of Sikkim
Hari Gajmer
AI Summary
The High Court of Sikkim issued a bailable warrant against Hari Gajmer, but upon receiving confirmation of his death, the court ordered that the state's criminal leave petition abates. Consequently, the case is effectively closed due to the respondent's demise.
Bench
Pema Bhutia
PresidingSochagang
Order Text
State Of Sikkim vs Hari Gajmer on 16 February, 2026 Author: Bhaskar Raj Pradhan Bench: Bhaskar Raj Pradhan Court No. 3. HIGH COURT OF SIKKIM Record of Proceedings CRL. L.P. No. 3 of 2025 STATE OF SIKKIM PETITIONER VERSUS HARI GAZMER RESPONDENT Date: 16.02.2026 CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE BHASKAR RAJ PRADHAN, J. For Petitioner : Mr. Yadev Sharma, Additional Public Prosecutor and Ms Pema Bhutia, Asst. Public Prosecutor ... ORDER A bailable warrant of arrest was issued by this Court against the respondent. Pursuant thereto, there is a report dated 31.01.2026 of ASI Sukmit Lepcha forwarded to the SHO Namchi, stating therein that the respondent died on 23.11.2025 at the STNM Hospital, Sochagang, Gangtok. A death certificate is also annexed confirming the same. In view of the above, the State's criminal leave petition abates. Accordingly, it is so ordered. Judge Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No bp
