Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Delhi HC Proposes Transferring Wangchuk to Medanta
Sonam Wangchuk is an activist who has been on a hunger strike for 21 days to protest alleged irregularities in competitive exams and student deaths.
He was taken to Safdarjung Hospital by the police, and his wife, Gitanjali J Angmo, is challenging this decision in court.
She argues that Wangchuk should be allowed to choose his own hospital and treatment.
The government says they acted within their rights to ensure his health.
The Delhi High Court proposed shifting Wangchuk to Medanta Hospital after hearing from doctors and both sides.
The court will pass its formal order later in the day.
The Delhi High Court proposed shifting activist Sonam Wangchuk from Safdarjung Hospital to Medanta Hospital.
Wangchuk has been on a hunger strike for 21 days over alleged examination irregularities.
His wife, Gitanjali Angmo, filed an appeal challenging a single-judge order that refused to interfere with his treatment at Safdarjung Hospital.
The government has no objection to Wangchuk being shifted to Medanta Hospital.
The court observed that there was a consensus among medical experts that Wangchuk requires continuous hospital-based monitoring.
- Who
- Sonam Wangchuk and his wife Gitanjali J Angmo
- What
- Delhi High Court proposes transferring Wangchuk to Medanta Hospital
- When
- The proposal was made on Tuesday
- Where
- Delhi High Court
- Why
- To ensure Wangchuk receives continuous medical monitoring and to respect his choice of hospital
Wangchuk's Wife
Government Authorities
Forced Hospitalization
Wangchuk's Wife
Wangchuk was forcibly taken from Jantar Mantar and should be allowed to choose his treatment facility.
Government Authorities
The government acted within its rights to take Wangchuk to Safdarjung Hospital due to his medical condition.
Medical Autonomy
Wangchuk's Wife
Wangchuk and his wife should have decisive authority over his medical treatment, including the right to informed consent.
Government Authorities
The medical team at Safdarjung Hospital should determine the treatment as per medical protocol.
- Activist
- Sonam Wangchuk
- Wife
- Gitanjali J Angmo
- Current Hospital
- Safdarjung Hospital
- Proposed Hospital
- Medanta Hospital
- Hunger Strike Duration
- 21 days
- Issue
- Alleged irregularities in competitive examinations and student deaths linked to NEET
- Court Hearing
- Delhi High Court
- Solicitor General
- Tushar Mehta
Sources
HC to hear Wangchuk's wife plea against his 'illegal confinement' at hospital
Delhi HC to hear today Wangchuk’s wife’s appeal against order on treatment at Safdarjung
Bodily autonomy vs public order: HC hears Wangchuk plea to shift from Safdarjung to private hospital
Delhi HC proposes Wangchuk's transfer to private hospital
