Criminal revisions don't end if the complainant dies, says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court just made it clear: if someone files a criminal revision and then passes away, their case doesn't just disappear.
Unlike appeals (which do end by law when the person dies), revisions can keep going—with the legal heirs stepping in to help out.
Why does this matter?
This all started with a property fraud case where the original complainant's son wanted to continue his father's fight after he died.
The High Court said no, but the Supreme Court stepped in and said yes—because legal heirs can be "victims" under the law if they have a direct interest in the case.
What could change now?
This ruling means families won't lose their shot at justice just because of a technicality.
It could make sure important cases don't get dropped halfway through, helping people see things through even after a loss in the family.