"We notice that despite eight years having passed from the said direction, a large number of vehicles remain uninsured. "Therefore, it is directed that henceforth, third-party insurance for four years for new cars and six years for new two-wheelers be required to be purchased. Disagreeing with that recommendation, the Supreme Court held that extending the insurance period was warranted in the larger interest of road safety. Observing that technology-driven enforcement has become the need of the hour, the Justice Karol-led Bench said existing offline mechanisms must be integrated with digital systems to ensure effective implementation of mandatory insurance provisions. The Supreme Court directed all stakeholders to comply with its directions and file affidavits by August 14.