As per case facts, a bailable warrant of arrest was issued against the respondent. Subsequently, a report was submitted, confirming the respondent's demise at a hospital, with an annexed death ... certificate. The question arose regarding the continuation of the criminal leave petition when the respondent, against whom the warrant was issued, is deceased. Finally, considering the undisputed fact of the respondent's death, the State's criminal leave petition was ordered to abate, thereby concluding the proceedings.