The Supreme Court of India has expressed deep concern regarding the escalating drug crisis in Punjab, labeling the situation as alarming. Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi highlighted a heartbreaking case of a mother who lost all five of her sons to drug addiction, emphasizing the urgent need for a fundamental shift in the state's approach to tackling narcotics. The court suggested that intervention from the central government might be necessary, urging both state and central agencies to collaborate towards the common goal of eradicating the drug menace. Furthermore, the bench criticized the state police for focusing on low-level offenders for publicity while allowing major traffickers to evade justice. Ludhiana has been identified as a significant hub for this trade. To address the backlog of cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, the court proposed the establishment of specialized NDPS courts across all states to expedite the trial process.