Abatement of appeals.

What this section does

Appeals under sections 418 or 419 abate finally on the death of the accused. All other appeals under the Chapter (except appeals from a sentence of fine) abate on the death of the appellant, but where the appeal is against a conviction and sentence of death or imprisonment, a near relative may apply within thirty days of the appellant's death for leave to continue the appeal. 'Near relative' is defined to mean a parent, spouse, lineal descendant, brother, or sister.

AI-generated plain-language summary. For the binding statutory text, see India Code (official).

Procedure at a glance

Key actors

Appellant · Accused · Near relative · Appellate Court

Time limit

30 days from the death of the appellant for a near relative to apply for leave to continue the appeal

Derived from CrPC s.394.