Context
Recently, government data showed that only 813 Good Samaritans received rewards under the Rah-Veer Scheme in five years, despite rising road fatalities. Fear of police procedures and hospital formalities continues to discourage bystanders from assisting accident victims.
Explanation
- A Good Samaritan (Rah-Veer) voluntarily provides emergency assistance to a road-accident victim without expecting compensation.
- The golden hour is the first hour after severe injury, when prompt treatment can prevent death.
- The Rah-Veer Scheme, launched in 2021, offers eligible helpers ₹25,000 and a certificate.
- Section 134A of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 protects Good Samaritans from civil or criminal liability for unintended consequences of assistance.
- They cannot be compelled to reveal their identity or become witnesses and should not face unnecessary questioning or detention.
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