“Vehicle Age Has Nothing to Do With Pollution”: CJI Gavai Questions Delhi-NCR’s Vehicle Ban Policy

CJI B.R. Gavai said “age of the vehicle has nothing to do with the emission of pollution”, stressing that mileage matters more than age. The Supreme Court is reviewing Delhi-NCR’s 10 and 15-year vehicle ban policy amid rising air pollution concerns.

Supreme Court May Hear Delhi Govt’s Plea Against Ban on Overage Vehicles Today

Delhi government challenges the blanket ban on 10-year-old diesel and 15-year-old petrol vehicles. Supreme Court may consider shifting to emission-based criteria.