The Punjab and Haryana High Court Monday reserved its verdict on a petition filed by Trident Group, which has alleged political vendetta behind a raid by the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) at its industrial unit, rather than environmental violations. Appearing before the High Court, counsel for Trident Group Senior Advocate Munisha Gandhi and Advocate Viraj Gandhi argued that the regulatory action against its industrial units intensified immediately after the company’s founder and Rajya Sabha MP Rajinder Gupta changed his political affiliation. The petitioner’s counsel claimed that the sudden inspections and withdrawal of security cover to Gupta indicate a pattern of retaliatory action. The company submitted that its yarn and other divisions held valid consents/clearances until April 7 and April 13, respectively. It further stated that prior approvals exist for the paper division, while the application for the towel division has been pending since January 30, 2026.…