Death of the complainant or accused
1 By virtue of section 256 of CrPC, on the death of complainant, his Legal Representatives / Heirs can proceed with the complaint / Appeal.
2 By virtue of section 302 of CrPC, on the death of complainant, with the permission of the Court, his Legal Representatives / Heirs can proceed with the complaint / Appeal.
3 Death of Accused will not result in abatement of Trial. The Trial will abate in respect of that Accused only.
4 Appeal will not abate on the death of convict.
5 The fine imposed by Trial Court can be recovered from the legal Representatives / Heirs of deceased convict.