When the accused/appellant dies during the pendency of appeal, and his near relative wants to continue the appeal, then within what period he should apply for leave of the court to continue the appeal:-
Verified Answer
A. Four months
B. Three months
C. Sixty days
D. Thirty days
Explanation:
Section 394(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, states that every application for leave to continue an appeal against conviction after the appellant's death shall be made within thirty days of the death of the appellant.