https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=309427 The Supreme Court held that medical practitioners have an obligation to provide immediate medical aid to injured citizens, emphasizing that procedural formalities should not hinder this duty. The Court directed that doctors must start treatment promptly and inform the police concurrently, without waiting for formalities. It mandated that this decision be widely publicized to ensure awareness among doctors. The judgment highlighted the importance of preserving human life and reassured medical professionals against legal harassment for providing immediate aid. State Governments and Union Territories were given the opportunity to seek modifications within three months. en-us Mon, 28 Aug 1989 00:00:00 +0530 Sat, 02 Sep 2023 11:14:48 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=309427 The Supreme Court held that medical practitioners have an obligation to provide immediate medical aid to injured citizens, emphasizing that procedural formalities should not hinder this duty. The Court directed that doctors must start treatment promptly and inform the police concurrently, without waiting for formalities. It mandated that this decision be widely publicized to ensure awareness among doctors. The judgment highlighted the importance of preserving human life and reassured medical professionals against legal harassment for providing immediate aid. State Governments and Union Territories were given the opportunity to seek modifications within three months. Case-Laws Indian Laws Mon, 28 Aug 1989 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=309427