# Plea seeks time-bound NDPS probes, property seizure; SC to hear Monday 2026-08-09T11:41:36+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Supreme Court will hear a PIL on Monday seeking directions to strengthen anti-drug trafficking measures. Filed by advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay, the petition demands time-bound investigations and trials under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, mandatory forensic report timelines, and confiscation of traffickers' properties. It also calls for standard operating procedures for search and seizure, special courts for speedy trials, and a graded sentencing policy distinguishing traffickers from addicts. The petition cites a 53% rise in drug cases in 2025 and seizure of 1,240 tonnes of narcotic substances. It argues the existing framework lacks uniform investigation standards and coordination among enforcement agencies, leading to delayed prosecutions and acquittals. The plea also seeks creation of rehabilitation centres and an expert committee to regulate new psychoactive substances. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: drug trafficking, forensic reports, NDPS Act, property confiscation, speedy trial, Supreme Court Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/plea-seeks-time-bound-ndps-probes-property-seizure-sc-to-hear-monday/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/plea-seeks-time-bound-ndps-probes-property-seizure-sc-to-hear-monday/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.