SC Modifies Old Car Ban: Only BS-IV & Above Allowed in Delhi-NCR Amid Pollution Crisis

• Supreme Court modified its August 12 order, allowing action against vehicles below BS-IV emission standards in Delhi-NCR.
• Vehicles with BS-IV engines and newer are now exempt from action based on age (10-year diesel, 15-year petrol).
• The modification came at the request of the Delhi Government to tackle deteriorating air quality.
• SC directed MCD to consider temporarily suspending toll collection at nine plazas to reduce congestion and pollution.
• The Court refused to intervene in the suspension of physical classes for primary students, leaving the decision to experts.

Why It Matters: SC tightens old vehicle norms, urges toll suspension, and defers on school closures for Delhi-NCR pollution.