However, the top court has banned registration of new diesel cabs in NCR. "These diesel taxis will have to comply with regulations of safety, security and fare," the Supreme Court bench headed by Chief Justice TS Thakur said. In a major relief to cab operators, the Supreme Court today allowed diesel taxis with All India Tourist permit to operate in Delhi and the national capital region till their permit expires. SC order triggered massive jams in DelhiOn April 30, the Supreme Court had refused to extend the deadline for such cabs to switch from diesel to CNG. Also Read:Diesel cab ban affects women's safety: Modi govt tells SCBPOs in Delhi, NCR will leave India: Centre's argument against ban on diesel cars

Source: India Today May 10, 2016 07:36 UTC