Supreme Court orders pilot to link fuel supply with vehicle insurance status

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The Supreme Court has directed the government to develop a pilot project that ties fuel dispensing to a vehicle's active insurance status. The initiative aims to boost compliance with mandatory third-party insurance laws across the country. The court also extended the compulsory insurance period for new vehicles to ensure accident victims receive timely compensation. Enforcement of the scheme will be aided by automatic number plate recognition cameras to monitor compliance.

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