Supreme Court Extends Mandatory Third-Party Motor Insurance Tenure in India
The Supreme Court of India has extended the mandatory upfront tenure for third-party motor insurance to four years for new cars and six years for new two-wheelers, up from three and five years respectively. This change may increase upfront costs for vehicle buyers. While enforcement measures like camera-based fines and linking fuel access to insurance are supported, experts caution that longer policy tenures may delay rather than resolve the issue of uninsured vehicles, as non-compliance often occurs at renewal stages. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India is expected to respond to the court's directive soon.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (35–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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mint broke this story on 10 Aug, 07:18 am. Other outlets followed.
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