The Doctrine of Abatement and the Survival of Financial Liability Against a Deceased’s Estate
I. Executive Summary This report provides a comprehensive legal analysis regarding the continuation of criminal proceedings initiated by a complainant under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NI Act), and Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC), following the death of the accused during the pendency of the cases. The analysis […]