Supreme Court directs states, UTs to adopt a uniform trauma care policy
The Supreme Court of India has mandated a uniform trauma care policy to be implemented across all states and Union territories within three months. This policy includes a common helpline for trauma victims and protections for Good Samaritans who assist in emergencies. The court emphasized the importance of timely medical intervention in reducing preventable deaths from accidents.
- ▪The Supreme Court directed the adoption of a uniform trauma care policy nationwide.
- ▪States and Union territories must implement a common helpline for trauma victims and protect Good Samaritans.
- ▪The court highlighted that immediate medical care can prevent 50% of road accident fatalities.
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Supreme Court directs states, UTs to adopt a uniform trauma care policyThe Supreme Court mandates a uniform trauma care policy nationwide, including a common helpline and protections for Good Samaritans, to improve emergency response.Published on: May 29, 2026 4:40 AM ISTBy Abraham Thomas, New DelhiShare viaCopy link The Supreme Court has directed a uniform trauma care policy to be adopted across the country within three months with states and Union territories mandated to adopt a common helpline for trauma victims, publicise protection to Good Samaritans who inform about an accident, and roll out a medical rescue protocol in emergency cases.Supreme Court directs states, UTs to adopt a uniform trauma care policyA bench of justices JK Maheshwari and AS Chandurkar, in an order passed on May…
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