SC Upholds Punjab Kesari Publication, Directs NGT Approach for Violations

• The Supreme Court extended interim relief, ensuring uninterrupted publication of Punjab Kesari newspaper.
• The court directed the Punjab Kesari Group to approach the National Green Tribunal (NGT) regarding alleged environmental violations flagged by the Punjab State Pollution Control Board (PSPCB).
• Punjab Kesari Group alleged targeted and mala fide actions by the AAP-led Punjab government and PSPCB, including orders to shut down its printing press in Ludhiana and a hotel in Jalandhar.
• The Supreme Court clarified that while the hotel will remain non-functional until NGT directions, the newspaper's publication must continue.
• The court emphasized that all issues regarding environmental compliance will be decided by the NGT, without expressing an opinion on the merits.

Why It Matters: SC ensures Punjab Kesari's publication continues while directing NGT to resolve environmental disputes.