The Supreme Court of India has directed the central government to design a pilot project that would deny fuel to vehicles lacking valid third-party insurance.
The order, issued on Tuesday, aims to strengthen compliance with motor insurance laws and improve road safety through technology-driven enforcement.
The court’s directive requires the Centre to develop a system capable of automatically detecting uninsured vehicles at fuel stations.
This move represents a significant shift in regulatory enforcement, moving from post-accident liability to pre-emptive compliance checks.
The pilot project is intended to test the feasibility of integrating vehicle insurance status with fuel dispensing infrastructure.
This development follows a series of judicial interventions in India’s automotive sector.