New Delhi, Sept. 1 -- The Supreme Court dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the introduction of 20 per cent Ethanol-Blended Petrol (E20).

A bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran delivered the order after the Central government opposed the plea, asserting that E20 fuel benefits sugarcane farmers. The Centre also questioned the credibility of the petitoner, advocate Akshay Malhotra, according to a report by Bar and Bench.

"Dismissed," the report quoted the top court said, while dismissing the plea.

The petitioner claimed that vehicles made in India before April 2023 cannot use ethanol-blended petrol. Even vehicles up to two years old and compliant with BS-VI standards are...