Supreme Court Suggests Phased Ban On Luxury Petrol-Diesel Cars To Boost EV Shift

The Supreme Court proposed that the government consider a gradual ban on luxury petrol and diesel cars to accelerate India’s transition to electric vehicles (EVs). Hearing a plea for the implementation of EV promotion policies, the Court underscored the urgency of tackling urban air pollution caused by high-emission vehicles.

The Court recommended that luxury and high-end internal combustion engine (ICE) cars be targeted first in the shift toward cleaner alternatives. The Bench noted that as EV adoption increases, supporting infrastructure like charging stations will expand accordingly.

The Court also observed that existing government policies may need to be reviewed to ensure effective EV promotion.