The Star·3 min read·medium
Wife of Indian activist Wangchuk asks court to move him to private hospital
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Abhijith Ganapavaram, Arpan Chaturvedi
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The Delhi High Court has upheld the government's decision to move hunger-striking activist Sonam Wangchuk to a state-run hospital, citing health concerns. His wife had requested a transfer to a private facility, alleging illegal detention, but the court found no violation of his rights.
NEW DELHI, July 19 (Reuters) - Indian authorities were right to move hunger-striking activist Sonam Wangchuk to a government hospital because he had not admitted himself despite his deteriorating health, a court said on Sunday, declining to order his immediate discharge.
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