The Supreme Court directed maintenance of status quo on the Karnataka High Court order enhancing ethanol allocation for ESY 2025–26. The Court was hearing an oil marketing company’s plea claiming that the direction could affect the national policy targeting 20% ethanol blending in petrol.
Today, On 12th February, The Supreme Court of India declined to entertain Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Jairam Ramesh’s plea challenging the legality of ex post facto environmental clearances. Chief Justice Surya Kant warned him, “Have you filed this for media publicity? Be ready for exemplary costs.”
The Delhi government plans to approach the Supreme Court for a uniform ban on refuelling old vehicles across the NCR due to hardships caused by selective enforcement that allows fuel sales in neighboring areas. Officials argue that equal regulations are necessary to improve air quality and reduce confusion among residents.
