Supreme Court Declines Star-Rating System for Vehicles PIL

The Supreme Court has declined to entertain a PIL seeking a nationwide vehicle star-rating system to reduce air pollution. Filed by Sanjay Kulshresthra, the plea aimed to encourage eco-friendly vehicle choices. The court suggested addressing the issue with the executive branch instead.

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to hear a public interest litigation urging for a national vehicle star-rating system aimed at fostering eco-friendly vehicle choices to fight air pollution.

Chief Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran emphasized that the matter is within the executive's policymaking purview during a hearing with petitioner Sanjay Kulshresthra.

Kulshresthra noted that several developed countries have similar systems and stressed the public health benefits tied to reduced vehicular emissions.

(With inputs from agencies.)