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Indian Supreme Court petition on ethanol disclosure

Overview

A petition was filed with the Supreme Court of India seeking mandatory disclosure of ethanol percentages in petrol. The petitioner, Narendra Kumar Goswami, requested that the Centre ensure uniform labeling on all petrol pump dispensing nozzles and include exact ethanol levels on fuel invoices. The plea also called for a public database to help vehicle owners check fuel compatibility and the formation of an expert committee to investigate the impact of E20 fuel on engine longevity, maintenance, and environmental factors.

On August 31, the Supreme Court declined to entertain the petition under Article 32. While the petitioner argued that citizens have a ‘fundamental right to know the exact composition of the fuel they purchase’, the bench comprising Justices MM Sundresh and Prasanna B Varale refused to hear the plea. The court granted the petitioner liberty to approach the relevant High Court to seek relief regarding ethanol content disclosure.

Entities

Narendra Kumar Goswami · Supreme Court of India · Central Consumer Protection Authority · Bureau of Indian Standards · Justice MM Sundresh

Timeline

12 days ago

[POLITICS] 9 sources
Supreme Court declines plea for ethanol disclosure on petrol
The Supreme Court of India declined a petition seeking mandatory disclosure of ethanol percentages on petrol nozzles and receipts, directing the petitioner to approach a High Court instead.
14 days ago

[POLITICS] 8 sources
Supreme Court to hear plea on mandatory ethanol disclosure in petrol
The Indian Supreme Court will hear a petition on August 31 seeking mandatory ethanol content disclosure on petrol pump nozzles and fuel invoices, alongside requests for vehicle compatibility data.

Sources

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