Published on : 13 Nov 2025, 9:19 am 3 min read

The Supreme Court on Thursday advocated for greater adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) on Indian roads as it called for phasing out high-end luxury vehicles powered by petrol/ diesel.

The Bench of Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi was hearing a petition seeking implementation of government's policies aimed at promoting the purchase and use of EVs.

The Court said that since bigger EVs are also available in the market these days, the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles of similar size can be banned in a phased manner.

" One idea based on some experiences dealing with cases ... now in electric vehicles also, there are very good bigger cars introduced in the market; which can be as convenient as the other gas g

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