KULDIP SINGH AND ANOTHER vs STATE OF PUNJAB AND OTHERS

121 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-PIL-147-2026 Date of decision: 27th May, 2026 Kuldip Singh & another … Petitioners Versus State of Punjab & others … Respondents CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SHEEL NAGU, CHIEF JUSTICE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJIV BERRY Present: Ms. Sanah Sahni, Advocate (through VC) for the petitioners. Mr. Salil Sabhlok, Sr. Dy. Advocate General, Punjab. Mr. Ravi Kamal Gupta, Advocate for respondent No.5/CBI. SHEEL NAGU, CHIEF JUSTICE (ORAL) 1. The petitioners in this PIL have raised inter alia alleged public cause of initiating independent investigation of numerous FIRs registered under NDPS Act across the State of Punjab involving a specific drug ‘Alpra-safe’ (Alprazolam) and to ensure accountability, transparency and prosecution of actual manufacturers, suppliers and especially the erring police officials who have failed to trace the network despite massive recoveries. 2. From a reading of the cause raised herein, it appears that CWP- PIL-173-2025 is pending consideration and is listed on 04.08.2026. RATTAN PAL SINGH 2026.05.29 11:30 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-PIL-147-2026 2 3. The petitioners are free to