Overview
- A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi said the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan 2020 should be revisited to reflect market and technology changes.
- The court suggested launching implementation through a pilot in major metropolitan cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and Bengaluru.
- The judges floated phased restrictions on very high-end petrol and diesel cars to spur adoption of electric models, noting the measure would not affect most consumers.
- Attorney General R. Venkataramani said 13 central ministries are coordinating on feasibility and will present notifications and progress to the court.
- Charging remains a key bottleneck, with the bench pointing to existing petrol pumps and bus stations for installations, as petitioners press for incentives, government procurement and a feebate system.