Delhi Govt Seeks Review of Supreme Court Age-Based Vehicle Ban, Calls It Unscientific

The Delhi government has urged the Supreme Court to reconsider its 2018 order banning diesel vehicles over 10 years old and petrol vehicles over 15 years old in the NCT region.

In an application filed in the MC Mehta v. Union of India case, the government argued that the ban lacks a scientific basis and disproportionately affects middle- and lower-income groups.

Citing stricter emission norms like BS-VI and improved PUC enforcement, it contended that roadworthy, low-emission vehicles are being unnecessarily scrapped. 

The government called for a fresh scientific study, highlighting that global standards prioritize emissions testing over arbitrary age limits. The hearing is scheduled for July 28.