Volvo XC60 owner challenges Delhi-NCR diesel PUC denial in Supreme Court

A Volvo XC60 owner has petitioned the Supreme Court after being denied a pollution-under-control certificate for a diesel vehicle over 10 years old, despite reportedly passing emissions tests. The case tests Delhi-NCR’s age-based curbs on diesel vehicles and related access to fuel and compliance services.

— Filed Thu, 6 Aug, 2026, 12:14 IST · Source Business Today · Latest · Updated

Supreme Court heard a Volvo XC60 owner’s plea over PUC denial for an over-10-year-old diesel vehicle in Delhi-NCR, despite passing emissions tests. The case concerns age-based vehicle restrictions, fuel access and BS-IV/BS-VI compliance.

Why this matters

The petition extends the recent signal that the Supreme Court will hear Volvo owners’ challenge to Delhi-NCR fuel curbs, adding PUC access to the dispute over age-based diesel restrictions.

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