IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 120 CWP-20006-2025 (O&M) DATE OF DECISION : 18th July, 2025 Paramjit Kaur …. 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.R.K.Singla, Advocate and Mr.Tarun Singla, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr.Vipin Pal Yadav, Addl. AG, Punjab. * * * SHEEL NAGU, CJ. (Oral) 1. This petition has been filed raising the apprehension that husband of the petitioner being accused in a trial under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, coercive steps may be taken by the State and its functionaries, including that of demolishing immovable property belonging to the petitioner (wife of the accused). 2. 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 being Writ Petition (Civil) No.295 of 2022. 3. After seeking instructions, Mr. Vipin Pal Yadav, learned Additional Advocate General, Punjab, assures that the apprehension raised by the petitioner is unfounded since the State and its functionaries Gianender Kumar 2025.07.21 13:30 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-20006-2025 -2- 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. 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 18th July, 2025 ‘gian’ ( SANJIV BERRY ) JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes No Whether Reportable: Yes No Gianender Kumar 2025.07.21 13:30 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document