Delhi HC allows Sonam Wangchuk's transfer to private hospital amid hunger strike
The Delhi High Court has granted activist Sonam Wangchuk permission to transfer from a government hospital to a private facility while continuing his hunger strike. Wangchuk is protesting against alleged irregularities in the NEET examination process.
Why it matters
The case underscores the ongoing public pressure and legal scrutiny surrounding the NEET paper leak controversy.
NEW DELHI: Scientist and activist Sonam Wangchuk on Tuesday received permission from the Delhi high court to be shifted from Safdarjung Hospital to a private hospital, amid his prolonged hunger strike over the alleged NEET paper leak.The court's decision came after Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali Angmo, challenged a Single Judge's order refusing to allow his transfer from Safdarjung Hospital.During the hearing, the Centre informed the high court that it had "no objection" to Wangchuk being shifted to Medanta Hospital, while requesting that he remain under continuous…
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