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According to a report by Dharitri, the Supreme Court of India has issued a directive aimed at ensuring vehicle compliance with mandatory third-party insurance laws. The court has suggested that authorities consider measures to prevent vehicles lacking valid third-party insurance from refueling at petrol stations across the country. This initiative is intended to be explored by the central government as a pilot project to improve road safety and insurance coverage compliance.

The bench, presided over by Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra, expressed concern over the high volume of uninsured vehicles currently operating on Indian roads. By linking fuel access to insurance validity, the court aims to create a systemic enforcement mechanism that ensures all motorists maintain the legally required coverage. The judges emphasized that the current lack of compliance poses a significant risk to the public, particularly in the event of accidents involving uninsured drivers.

While the proposal is currently in the discussion phase, it reflects broader efforts by the Indian judiciary to address the high rate of uninsured vehicles. If implemented, the pilot project would require coordination between the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, oil marketing companies, and local law enforcement agencies to verify insurance status at the point of sale. Further details regarding the implementation timeline and the specific regions selected for the pilot are expected to be clarified by the central government in upcoming sessions.