Volvo owner takes Delhi-NCR diesel PUC denial to Supreme Court

A 10-year-old Volvo XC60 reportedly passed an emissions test but was denied a PUC certificate because of Delhi-NCR’s diesel-vehicle age rule. The pending Supreme Court case could clarify whether compliant BS-IV and BS-VI vehicles can remain usable as they approach age thresholds.

— Filed Thu, 6 Aug, 2026, 18:17 IST · Source ET Small Business · Updated

A Volvo XC-60 owner petitioned the Supreme Court after Delhi PUC software denied certification to his 10-year-old diesel car despite passing emissions. A ruling could affect BS-IV and BS-VI vehicles nearing age limits across Delhi-NCR.

Why this matters

The case extends recent signals on a Volvo XC60 owner’s Supreme Court PUC challenge and the Court’s planned hearing on Volvo owners’ challenge to Delhi-NCR fuel curbs.

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