PIL filed before Delhi HC to provide medical aid to Sonam Wangchuk, stop his hunger strike by force feeding
A public interest litigation has been filed in the Delhi High Court requesting medical intervention for activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on an indefinite hunger strike. The petitioner argues that the government should force-feed Wangchuk to prevent his death while he protests against alleged education system irregularities.
Why it matters
The case raises complex legal and ethical questions regarding the state's duty to preserve life versus an individual's right to protest through self-harm.
A public interest litigation (PIL) petition has been filed before the Delhi High Court to urgently intervene and provide medical aid to activist Sonam Wangchuk who is on a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar in Delhi demanding Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over alleged question paper leaks and irregularities in the education system. .The PIL has been filed by an activist lawyer Rakesh Kumar Saini seeking directions to the Central and Delhi governments to take Wanghcuk to a hospital and force feed him.As per the petition, Wangchuk's health has deteriorated rapidly, he has lost 8.5 kg and if he continues with his hunger strike, he could end up losing his life in two days.If he passes away, it would be a matter of great shame for the country and the world, the plea said..The PIL alleged that the government is treating Wangchuk like a hardcore criminal, terrorist or traitor…
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