SC Allows Action on BS-III & Older Vehicles in Delhi-NCR; Shields BS-IV

• Supreme Court modified its August 12 order, permitting action against BS-III and older end-of-life vehicles in Delhi-NCR.
• Protection from coercive action now applies only to BS-IV and newer vehicles, regardless of their age (over 10 years for diesel, 15 for petrol).
• The previous August 12 order had barred action against all diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years.
• Modification came after a request from the Delhi government, citing the air pollution crisis, and a recommendation from CAQM.
• This decision ends protection for end-of-life vehicles with emission standards of BS-III and below in Delhi-NCR.

Why It Matters: SC tightens norms for old vehicles in Delhi-NCR, allowing action against BS-III and older models.