IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-10529-2025 (O&M) Date of decision : 09.04.2025 Karnail Singh and another …….Petitioners Versus State of Punjab and others ...….Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SHEEL NAGU, CHIEF JUSTICE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE KARAMJIT SINGH Present: Ms. Rakhi Sharma, Advocate, for the petitioners. Mr. Sartaj Singh Gill, Senior DAG, Punjab. **** SHEEL NAGU, CHIEF JUSTICE ( Oral ) 1. This petition has been filed by the petitioners raising the apprehension that being accused in a trial under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, coercive steps may be taken against him by the State and its functionaries, including that of demolishing immovable property belonging to the petitioners. 2. 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. 3. 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 CWP-10529-2025 (O&M) [2] RAVINDER KUMAR 2025.04.09 16:27 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document process of law, as prescribed in Chapter 5-A of the NDPS Act, before any coercive action is taken by the State or its functionaries. 4. 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 coercive steps. 5. The petition stands disposed of. ( SHEEL NAGU ) CHIEF JUSTICE ( KARAMJIT SINGH ) 09.04.2025 JUDGE ravinder Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No RAVINDER KUMAR 2025.04.09 16:27 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document