MAJOR UPDATE from the Save Life Foundation :
Government of India issues guidelines to protect Good Samaritans who help accident victims.
Three years ago, the Save Life Foundation filed a PIL in the Honourable Supreme Court of India requesting it to lay down guidelines to protect Good Samaritans (those who help injured persons) from harassment and intimidation at the hands of Police, Hospitals and Courts.
Today is a landmark day for us – a HUGE victory!!
Following the SC order in our case, the Government of India has officially issued these guidelines. Please download the order from http://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/2015/164095.pdf and keep it handy with you.
PLEASE ALSO SHARE THESE WIDELY so more and more people know their new rights and can come forward to help the injured without fear of legal repercussions, harassment or intimidation.
We thank the Honourable Supreme Court and Government of India for creating a supportive legal environment for bystanders to come forward and help the injured. If you or anyone you know still faces harassment or intimidation, please write to us at info@savelifefoundation.org
News article in The Hindu: Landmark guidelines to protect Good Samaritans