SAVELIFE FOUNDATION & ANR vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court, while addressing a writ petition under Article 32, emphasized the urgent need for a legal framework to protect Good Samaritans who assist road accident victims. The Court recognized that fear of legal repercussions deters bystanders from providing necessary aid, leading to fatal delays in medical assistance. The judgment calls for legislative reforms akin to those in other countries, such as the Good Samaritan Act in Canada and the Social Action, Responsibility and Heroism Act in the UK, to empower individuals to help without fear of liability.