{"id":1302571,"date":"2025-11-15T11:21:19","date_gmt":"2025-11-15T05:51:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1302571"},"modified":"2025-11-15T11:21:50","modified_gmt":"2025-11-15T05:51:50","slug":"supreme-court-suggests-complete-ban-on-luxury-cars-with-petrol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/supreme-court-suggests-complete-ban-on-luxury-cars-with-petrol\/","title":{"rendered":"Supreme Court Suggests Complete Ban On Luxury Cars With Petrol"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a strong push for India\u2019s green mobility transition, the <strong>Supreme Court<\/strong> on Thursday suggested that <strong>phasing out luxury petrol and diesel cars<\/strong> could be an effective starting point for implementing the Centre\u2019s <strong>Electric Vehicle (EV)<\/strong> promotion plans. The court said targeting high-end vehicles would not impact the common public while sending a powerful message about India\u2019s environmental priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled-design-90-1280x720-1-1024x576-1.jpg\" alt=\"Supreme Court Suggests Complete Ban On Luxury Cars With Petrol, Diesel Engines\" class=\"wp-image-1302578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled-design-90-1280x720-1-1024x576-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled-design-90-1280x720-1-1024x576-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled-design-90-1280x720-1-1024x576-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u2018Start with the Rich, Not the Common Man\u2019<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A bench led by <strong>Justice Surya Kant<\/strong> and <strong>Justice Joymalya Bagchi<\/strong> made the remarks while hearing a <strong>public interest litigation (PIL)<\/strong> seeking stronger implementation of EV promotion schemes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Justice Kant noted, \u201cNow in electric vehicles also, there are very good bigger cars introduced in the market which can be as convenient as the other gas guzzlers\u2026 Just think of imposing a ban on the very high-end vehicles first. It will not affect the common man because only a small part of the Indian population can afford them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The court\u2019s observation suggests a <strong>top-down approach<\/strong>, beginning with replacing luxury petrol and diesel cars\u2014typically used by VIPs and corporate elites\u2014with electric alternatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Centre Supports the Proposal<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Attorney General R. Venkataramani<\/strong>, representing the Centre, informed the court that the government supports the idea and is already working on it. He said <strong>13 ministries<\/strong> are actively coordinating to promote EV adoption, signalling a <strong>multi-ministerial strategy<\/strong> to push clean mobility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Attorney General also assured the bench that the government would file a <strong>comprehensive report<\/strong> on current policies and notifications promoting EV usage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Infrastructure Challenges Remain<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Advocate <strong>Prashant Bhushan<\/strong>, appearing for the <strong>Centre for Public Interest Litigation<\/strong>, said that while EV prices have fallen due to incentives, <strong>charging infrastructure remains inadequate<\/strong>. The bench acknowledged this concern but stated that <strong>market demand will drive infrastructure growth<\/strong>, observing that as EV adoption increases, <strong>charging stations will expand organically<\/strong>, including at <strong>existing petrol pumps<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The court also hinted that the <strong>current EV policy may require a review<\/strong> to address gaps in infrastructure and accessibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What\u2019s Next<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to file a detailed report within <strong>four weeks<\/strong>, after which the matter will be heard again. The suggestion to first phase out <strong>luxury petrol and diesel cars<\/strong> may serve as a <strong>template for gradual nationwide implementation<\/strong>, balancing environmental goals with public affordability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a strong push for India\u2019s green mobility transition, the Supreme Court on Thursday suggested that phasing out luxury petrol and diesel cars could be an effective starting point for implementing the Centre\u2019s Electric Vehicle (EV) promotion plans. 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