Supreme Court Allows Punjab Kesari Printing Presses to Operate Despite Pollution Board Action

The Supreme Court directed that the printing presses of the Punjab Kesari newspaper group shall continue to function uninterruptedly, despite the Punjab State Pollution Control Board’s decision to disconnect power over alleged pollution violations.

Taking urgent note of the plea, the Court observed that publication of the newspaper should not be disrupted pending adjudication.

It ordered status quo to be maintained, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the allegations.

The Court also clarified that the interim protection would continue for one week even after the Punjab and Haryana High Court pronounces its verdict on the group’s pending petition.