President has given assent Karnataka Good Samaritan and Medical Professional (Protection and Regulation during Emergency Situations) Bill, 2016 under Article 200 of Constitution.
With this, Karnataka became 1st state to give legal protection to good Samaritans who help accidents victims with emergency medical care within golden hour.
Golden hour in medical term is the first hour after traumatic injury when emergency treatment is very crucial.
Under this law, Karnataka government will also provide financial help to Good Samaritans who help victims in timely manner.