Delhi High Court allows Sonam Wangchuk to shift to private hospital
The Delhi High Court has granted permission for activist Sonam Wangchuk to be transferred to Medanta Hospital for medical treatment. The court's decision follows an appeal by his wife, with the government agreeing to the transfer provided he remains under medical supervision.
Why it matters
This case highlights the intersection of political protest, legal rights, and the medical welfare of high-profile activists in India.
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday (July 21, 2026) allowed activist Sonam Wangchuk, currently on a hunger strike in solidarity with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest in Delhi, to be shifted to his hospital of choice, Medanta Hospital.
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The court was hearing an appeal filed by Mr. Wangchuk’s wife Gitanjali Angmo, challenging a Single Judge’s refusal to allow his transfer to a private hospital of his choice.
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