Supreme Court To Hear PIL Against E20 Policy

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has reached the Supreme Court against the Centre's decision to make E20 fuel compulsory across India. The plea, filed by advocate Akshay Malhotra, raises concerns about the lack of choice for India's motorists and the compatibility of older vehicles, as well as safety issues.The PIL filed before the Supreme Court argues that millions of vehicles sold in India before April 2023 were not designed to run on 20 per cent ethanol-blended petrol, better known as E20. The petition filed with the Supreme Court also states that even some newer BS-VI models may not be fully compliant with E20, which could potentially expose owners to mechanical issues, reduced efficiency, and higher repair costs.