Delhi HC exempts NCR lawyers, court staff from ban on pre-BS-6 vehicles

What happened: The Delhi High Court exempted lawyers and judicial staff living in the National Capital Region from the ban on non-Delhi vehicles that do not meet Bharat Stage-6 emission standards. Why it matters: The Delhi High Court Bar Association argued the entry ban could hamper lawyers' ability to reach court hearings on time, citing members who live in Gurugram, Faridabad, Noida and Ghaziabad. The petitioners said they were not seeking a blanket exemption from environmental regulations or immunity from stricter GRAP restrictions.

The Delhi High Court exempted lawyers and judicial staff living in the National Capital Region from the ban on non-Delhi vehicles that do not meet Bharat Stage-6 emission standards.

The Delhi High Court Bar Association argued the entry ban could hamper lawyers' ability to reach court hearings on time, citing members who live in Gurugram, Faridabad, Noida and Ghaziabad. The petitioners said they were not seeking a blanket exemption from environmental regulations or immunity from stricter GRAP restrictions.