CWP-9202-2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA Pal Kaur and another State of Punjab and others CORAM: HON'BLE MR. HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE KARAMJIT SINGH Present: SHEEL NAGU, CHIEF JUSTICE 1. apprehension that Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, coercive steps may be taken against demolishing immovable property belonging to the petitioners. 2. rendered by Apex Court on 13.11.2024 in a group of writ petitions, lead case being Writ Petitio P-2 at page 19 of the petition. 3. Deputy Advocate General, Punjab, assures that the apprehension raised by the petitioners is unfou 2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Kaur and another Versus State of Punjab and others CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SHEEL NAGU, CHIEF JUSTICE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE KARAMJIT SINGH Mr. Imran Farooqi, Advocate, for the petitioners. Mr. Sartaj Singh Gill, Senior DAG, Punjab. **** SHEEL NAGU, CHIEF JUSTICE ( Oral ) This petition has been filed by the petitioners raising the apprehension that the petitioners being accused in a trial under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, coercive steps may be taken against them by the State and its func demolishing immovable property belonging to the petitioners. For this purpose, the petitioners have relied upon recent judgment rendered by Apex Court on 13.11.2024 in a group of writ petitions, lead case being Writ Petition (Civil) No. 295 of 2022, which is appended as Annexure 2 at page 19 of the petition. After seeking instructions, Mr. Sartaj Singh Gill, learned Senior Deputy Advocate General, Punjab, assures that the apprehension raised by the petitioners is unfounded since the State and its functionaries shall follow due -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-9202-2025 Date of decision : 09.04.2025 …….Petitioners ...….Respondents JUSTICE SHEEL NAGU, CHIEF JUSTICE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE KARAMJIT SINGH Mr. Imran Farooqi, Advocate, Mr. Sartaj Singh Gill, Senior DAG, Punjab. ( Oral ) This petition has been filed by the petitioners raising the being accused in a trial under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, coercive steps may be by the State and its functionaries, including that of demolishing immovable property belonging to the petitioners. For this purpose, the petitioners have relied upon recent judgment rendered by Apex Court on 13.11.2024 in a group of writ petitions, lead case n (Civil) No. 295 of 2022, which is appended as Annexure After seeking instructions, Mr. Sartaj Singh Gill, learned Senior Deputy Advocate General, Punjab, assures that the apprehension raised by the nded since the State and its functionaries shall follow due 2025 .2025 …….Petitioners ...….Respondents This petition has been filed by the petitioners raising the being accused in a trial under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, coercive steps may be tionaries, including that of For this purpose, the petitioners have relied upon recent judgment rendered by Apex Court on 13.11.2024 in a group of writ petitions, lead case n (Civil) No. 295 of 2022, which is appended as Annexure After seeking instructions, Mr. Sartaj Singh Gill, learned Senior Deputy Advocate General, Punjab, assures that the apprehension raised by the nded since the State and its functionaries shall follow due NAROTAM DASS 2025.05.05 11:59 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment CWP-9202-2025 process of coercive action is taken by the State or its functionaries. 4. this Court does not deem it appropriate to proceed with this matter on merits and disposes of the petition with the hope and expectation that due process of law shall be followed by the State and its functionaries before taking any coercive steps. 5. April 09, 2025 narotam Whether speaking/reasoned Whether reportable 2025 process of law, as prescribed in Chapter 5 coercive action is taken by the State or its functionaries. In view of the aforesaid assurance given by learned State c this Court does not deem it appropriate to proceed with this matter on merits and disposes of the petition with the hope and expectation that due process of law shall be followed by the State and its functionaries before taking any coercive steps. The petition stands disposed of. April 09, 2025 Whether speaking/reasoned Whether reportable -2- law, as prescribed in Chapter 5-A of the NDPS Act, before any coercive action is taken by the State or its functionaries. In view of the aforesaid assurance given by learned State counsel, this Court does not deem it appropriate to proceed with this matter on merits and disposes of the petition with the hope and expectation that due process of law shall be followed by the State and its functionaries before taking any The petition stands disposed of. ( SHEEL NAGU ) CHIEF JUSTICE ( KARAMJIT SINGH ) JUDGE Yes/No Yes/No A of the NDPS Act, before any ounsel, this Court does not deem it appropriate to proceed with this matter on merits and disposes of the petition with the hope and expectation that due process of law shall be followed by the State and its functionaries before taking any ( KARAMJIT SINGH ) NAROTAM DASS 2025.05.05 11:59 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment