State Act

The Karnataka Good Samaritan and medical professional (protection and regulation during emergency situations) Act 2016

24. Power to make schemes.- The Government may by notification make schemes for the additional assistance of Good Samaritans to provide for remuneration of the reasonable expenses of Good Samaritans who appear as witnesses:- (a) free legal aid to Good Samaritans who face civil or criminal proceedings; (b) examination of Good Samaritans via video conferencing in courts; (c) promoting awareness of the rights of Good Samaritans; (d) training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation for persons employed to respond to emergencies, including the police; and (e) any other scheme that is deemed appropriate by the Government from time to time.