The Supreme Court is pushing for mandatory hologram-based color-coded stickers on vehicles nationwide to combat air pollution, initially approved in 2018 for the NCR. These stickers, differentiating vehicles by fuel type (blue for petrol/CNG, orange for diesel), help enforce pollution control measures like GRAP. Despite directives, compliance remains low, with over 50% of vehicles in Delhi-NCR still lacking stickers. The Court may extend the mandate to all states using its powers under Article 142, emphasizing stricter implementation to curb pollution. The matter will be reviewed further on January 15.
