Good Samaritan Bill

President Ram Nath Kovind has given assent to a bill, India's first, which will give legal protection to the good samaritans in Karnataka who help accidents victims with emergency medical care within the 'golden hour', officials said Sunday.

A bill to provide protection for good Samaritans and medical professionals from civil and criminal liabilities by supporting legal environment and sufficient resources during an emergency situation was introduced in the Karnataka Assembly on Wednesday.

President Ram Nath Kovind has given assent to a bill, India's first, which will give legal protection to the good samaritans in Karnataka who help accidents victims with emergency medical care within the 'golden hour', officials said Sunday.

A bill to provide protection for good Samaritans and medical professionals from civil and criminal liabilities by supporting legal environment and sufficient resources during an emergency situation was introduced in the Karnataka Assembly on Wednesday.