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.
The Supreme Court agreed to consider Reliance Industries Limited’s fresh request for conciliation in the Krishna-Godavari Basin gas migration dispute with the Central government, observing that an amicable settlement would be welcomed and the appeal could be disposed of if both sides successfully resolve the matter.