In Brief
The Supreme Court considered eleven interim applications arising from M.C. Mehta's original writ petition concerning vehicle registrations under environmental emission standards. The Court allowed applications from public utility bodies (municipal corporations, fire service, cantonment board) seeking to register BS-IV CNG vehicles and BS-VI vehicles, finding them used for legitimate public purposes. However, for private individuals seeking registration outside Delhi's jurisdiction (at Mathura), the Court directed the Amicus Curiae to verify whether they should instead approach the Allahabad High Court, adjourning for four weeks' verification.
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