CWP-8861-2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA Anju State of Punjab and others CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SHEEL NAGU, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL Present: SHEEL NAGU, CHIEF JUSTICE 1. of the petitioner Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, coercive steps may be taken by the State and its functionaries, including t property belonging to 2. rendered by Apex Court on 13.11.2024 in a group of writ petitions, lead case being Writ Petition ( 3. Deputy Advocate General, Punjab, assures that the apprehension raised by the petitioner is unfounded since the State and its functionaries shall follow due 2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Versus State of Punjab and others CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SHEEL NAGU, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL Mr. Arvind Kumar Sharma, Advocate, Mr. Suram Singh Rana, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. Sartaj Singh Gill, Senior DAG, Punjab. **** SHEEL NAGU, CHIEF JUSTICE ( Oral ) This petition has been filed raising the apprehension that of the petitioner being accused in a trial under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, coercive steps may be taken by the State and its functionaries, including t property belonging to the petitioner (wife of the accused). For this purpose, the petitioner ha rendered by Apex Court on 13.11.2024 in a group of writ petitions, lead case being Writ Petition (Civil) No. 295 of 2022. After seeking instructions, Mr. Sartaj Singh Gill, learned Senior Deputy Advocate General, Punjab, assures that the apprehension raised by the petitioner is unfounded since the State and its functionaries shall follow due -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-8861-2025 Date of decision : 21.04.2025 …….Petitioner ...….Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SHEEL NAGU, CHIEF JUSTICE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUMEET GOEL , Advocate, for Mr. Suram Singh Rana, Advocate, Mr. Sartaj Singh Gill, Senior DAG, Punjab. ( Oral ) This petition has been filed raising the apprehension that husband being accused in a trial under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, coercive steps may be taken by the State and its functionaries, including that of demolishing immovable the petitioner (wife of the accused). For this purpose, the petitioner has relied upon recent judgment rendered by Apex Court on 13.11.2024 in a group of writ petitions, lead case Civil) No. 295 of 2022. After seeking instructions, Mr. Sartaj Singh Gill, learned Senior Deputy Advocate General, Punjab, assures that the apprehension raised by the petitioner is unfounded since the State and its functionaries shall follow due 2025 .2025 …….Petitioner ...….Respondents husband being accused in a trial under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, coercive steps may be taken by hat of demolishing immovable relied upon recent judgment rendered by Apex Court on 13.11.2024 in a group of writ petitions, lead case After seeking instructions, Mr. Sartaj Singh Gill, learned Senior Deputy Advocate General, Punjab, assures that the apprehension raised by the petitioner is unfounded since the State and its functionaries shall follow due NAROTAM DASS 2025.04.22 11:27 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment CWP-8861-2025 process of law, as prescribed in Chapter 5 coercive action is taken by the State or its functionaries. 4. this Court does not deem it appropriate to proceed with th 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 21, 2025 narotam Whether speaking/reasoned Whether reportable 2025 s 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 counsel, this Court does not deem it appropriate to proceed with th 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. , 2025 Whether speaking/reasoned Whether reportable -2- s of 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 ( SUMEET GOEL ) JUDGE Yes/No Yes/No A of the NDPS Act, before any In view of the aforesaid assurance given by learned State counsel, is 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 NAROTAM DASS 2025.04.22 11:27 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment