Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Delhi High Court Allows Sonam Wangchuk's Transfer to Medanta
Sonam Wangchuk is an activist who has been on a hunger strike.
His wife, Gitanjali Angmo, wanted him to be moved to a private hospital because she didn't trust the government hospital where he was being treated.
The Delhi High Court looked at all the medical reports and decided to let him move to Medanta Hospital.
The court wants to make sure Sonam is getting the best care.
The government said he should stay at the government hospital to keep an eye on his health.
The court decided that he can move to Medanta but must follow the doctors' advice.
The court will make sure all his medical records are given to the new hospital.
Delhi High Court allows Sonam Wangchuk to be transferred to Medanta Hospital.
Gitanjali Angmo, Wangchuk's wife, seeks his transfer to a private facility, citing loss of trust in Safdarjung Hospital.
The court emphasizes the importance of saving Wangchuk's life and asks for all pathological reports to be filed.
Safdarjung Hospital maintains that Wangchuk has been given necessary medical care.
The court directs Safdarjung Hospital to hand over all medical records and test reports to Medanta Hospital.
- Who
- Sonam Wangchuk, Gitanjali Angmo, Delhi High Court, Safdarjung Hospital
- What
- Delhi High Court allows Sonam Wangchuk to be shifted to Medanta Hospital.
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Delhi High Court, Delhi, India.
- Why
- To ensure proper medical care and monitoring of Sonam Wangchuk's health, and to address the plea for his transfer to a private facility.
Gitanjali Angmo's Perspective
Government's Perspective
Transfer to Private Facility
Gitanjali Angmo's Perspective
Gitanjali Angmo seeks transfer of Sonam Wangchuk to a private facility, citing loss of trust in Safdarjung Hospital.
Government's Perspective
The government argues that Wangchuk should remain at Safdarjung Hospital for continuous monitoring and to prevent any deterioration in his health.
Medical Treatment and Emergency
Gitanjali Angmo's Perspective
Angmo claims that Wangchuk was taken to Safdarjung Hospital without any medical emergency and without consultation.
Government's Perspective
The government maintains that Wangchuk was taken to the hospital for necessary medical care and monitoring, citing potential consequences of any unforeseen events.
- Activist
- Sonam Wangchuk
- Wife
- Gitanjali Angmo
- Hospital
- Safdarjung Hospital
- Court
- Delhi High Court
- Date of Hearing
- Tuesday
- Next Hearing
- Not Applicable
- Private Lab Reports
- To be submitted by Gitanjali Angmo
- Medical Bulletins
- To be filed by Safdarjung Hospital
Sources
Delhi High Court seeks Sonam Wangchuk health reports, hears hospital transfer plea - Telegraph India
HC seeks Sonam's medical reports
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Delhi High Court clears Sonam Wangchuk shift to Medanta Hospital from Safdarjung - Telegraph India
