Archive · 21 Jan 2026
SC Halts Punjab Govt Action on Punjab Kesari
The Supreme Court told the Punjab government not to take any action against the Punjab Kesari newspaper.
The newspaper had asked the court for help after the Punjab government cut off their electricity.
The BJP says the AAP government in Punjab should not be in power.
The court said the newspaper can keep printing, even though the government says they broke some rules.
The newspaper claims the government is targeting them because they published a critical article.
The BJP calls the court's decision a 'slap' on Arvind Kejriwal.
Supreme Court directs Punjab government not to take coercive action against Punjab Kesari.
Court orders printing presses of Punjab Kesari to continue functioning.
Punjab State Pollution Control Board cut power supply to Punjab Kesari for alleged violations.
Punjab Kesari claims electricity cut was retaliatory action over a critical news article.
BJP terms Supreme Court order a 'resounding slap' on Arvind Kejriwal.
- Who
- BJP, Arvind Kejriwal, Punjab Kesari, Punjab Government, Supreme Court
- What
- Supreme Court order against Punjab government's action on Punjab Kesari
- When
- January 20
- Where
- New Delhi, Punjab
- Why
- BJP claims the order is a 'slap' on Kejriwal; Punjab government's action against Punjab Kesari for alleged violations
- Parties Involved
- BJP, Arvind Kejriwal, Punjab Kesari, Punjab Government, Supreme Court
- Supreme Court Order
- No coercive action against Punjab Kesari, printing presses to continue functioning
- BJP's Statement
- Termed the order a 'resounding slap' on Arvind Kejriwal
- Punjab Government Action
- Punjab State Pollution Control Board cut power supply to Punjab Kesari
- Reason for Power Cut
- Alleged violations by Punjab Kesari
- Newspaper's Claim
- Electricity cut over critical news article, retaliatory action
- High Court Status
- Verdict reserved, no interim relief granted
- Supreme Court Direction
- Status quo maintained, printing presses to continue functioning
Sources
‘Resounding slap’: BJP slams Kejriwal over SC order on Punjab Kesari’s plea against Mann govt
SC Steps In: “Newspapers Cannot Be Stopped,” Punjab Kesari Gets Relief
BIG Relief For Punjab Kesari! Supreme Court Tells Bhagwant Mann Govt Not To Disrupt Newspaper's Operations