Question : PROTECTION OF GOOD SAMARITANS



(a) whether proper legal provisions are in place to protect bystanders or good Samaritans, who help injured persons on the road from being subjected to prolonged legal formalities and court procedures and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the Government proposes to introduce a national legislation for the protection of good Samaritans, who help those in distress, from any kind of legal or procedural hassles;

(c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and

(d) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF LAW AND JUSTICE AND COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHONOLOGY
(SHRI KAPIL S1BAL)

(a) to (d): The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.