Consider Whether Vehicles Without Insurance Can Be Denied Fuel: Supreme Court
In a landmark judgment aimed at improving road safety and ensuring compliance with vehicle insurance laws, the Supreme Court has directed the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) and the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) to develop a pilot project. This project will connect vehicles’ insurance status with fuel dispensing at petrol pumps, allowing authorities to check if vehicles have valid third-party insurance before fueling. The Court emphasized…