IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 110 CWP-19389-2025 (O&M) DATE OF DECISION : 11th July, 2025 Satnam Singh …. Petitioner Versus State of Punjab and others …. Respondents CORAM : HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SHEEL NAGU, CHIEF JUSTICE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJIV BERRY * * * Present : Mr.Vivek Thakur, Advocate assisted by Ms.Vaishali Thakur, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr.Salil Sabhlok, Sr.DAG, Punjab. * * * SHEEL NAGU, CJ. (Oral) 1. The present petition has been filed by the father of Shinder Pal Singh @ Bittu (an accused in offence punishable under NDPS Act), who is before this Court apprehending demolition of the immovable property belonging to the petitioner. 2. For this purpose, the petitioner has relied upon recent judgement 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. Salil Sablok, 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 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. Gianender Kumar 2025.07.14 11:16 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-19389-2025 -2- 4. In view of the aforesaid assurance given by learned State counsel, this Court does not deem it appropriate to proceed with this matter 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 under Chapter 5-A of NDPS Act, against the property in question. 5. The petition stands disposed of ( SHEEL NAGU ) CHIEF JUSTICE 11th July, 2025 ‘gian’ ( SANJIV BERRY ) JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes No Whether Reportable: Yes No Gianender Kumar 2025.07.14 11:16 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document