SC Halts Punitive Action Against Older Vehicles in Delhi-NCR

Aug 13, 2025 – The Supreme Court yesterday, August 12, directed that no punitive action should be taken against owners of diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years in Delhi-NCR. The Bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai, Justice Vinod K Chandran, and Justice ND Anjaria issued this directive while hearing a petition filed by the Delhi government.

CJI Gavai also remarked that in earlier times, cars used to be in service for 40-50 years.

This ruling comes as a relief to owners of “overage” vehicles who face the risk of their cars being impounded by the authorities.

The Delhi government, represented by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta and additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati, had challenged the order of the Commission for Air Quality Management, which had imposed restrictions on such end-of-life (EOL) vehicles.

Appealing against the CAQM order, the government said pollution could not be directly related to the age of a vehicle because of new technology and BS VI (Bharat Stage VI) emission norms.

Mehta argued that strict action should be halted saying, “My vehicle has only run 2,000 km in 10 years. How can it be considered polluting?”

The Bench issued a notice and sought a response within four weeks, and in the meantime, stayed any punitive action.

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