What has been the impact of the Good Samaritan Law?
It has been 2 years since the Supreme Court Judgment on Good Samaritan Law
According to the latest “Impediments to Bystander Care in India: National Study on Impact of Good Samaritan Law”
84%
people are not aware of the Good Samaritan Law
76%
of medical professionals reported that no action was taken against professionals who did not comply with the Good Samaritan Law
59%
Good Samaritans reported being detained by Police despite the Law
84%
people are not aware of the Good Samaritan Law
76%
of medical professionals reported that no action was taken against professionals who did not comply with the Good Samaritan Law
59%
Good Samaritans reported being detained by Police despite the Law
The Study reveals that the Implementation of the Good Samaritan Law is a major challenge. Given the low levels of awareness, interventions must be centered around raising awareness about the Law amongst citizens and key stakeholders. The other way to improve implementation is for States to enact legislation protecting Good Samaritans.