Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Delhi HC Hears Plea on Wangchuk's Hospitalisation
Sonam Wangchuk, a well-known activist, has been on a hunger strike for over 20 days to support students protesting exam irregularities.
His wife, Gitanjali, went to the Delhi High Court because she believes he was taken to the hospital against his will to stop his protest.
The family says the hospital and police are not being transparent about his health.
The authorities and doctors say he needs medical care because he is very weak.
The court had earlier said his health should be checked every day, but the family thinks the court did not order hospitalisation.
The family wants him to be moved to a hospital of their choice and wants to be able to see him and talk to his doctors.
Sonam Wangchuk's wife filed a petition in Delhi High Court alleging illegal confinement.
Wangchuk was hospitalised on 18th July against his will, per family claims.
Family disputes medical findings, alleging lack of transparency and access.
Authorities state hospitalisation was per court order and medical advice.
Court order mandated health monitoring but family argues it did not mandate hospitalisation.
- Who
- Sonam Wangchuk, Gitanjali J. Angmo, Delhi High Court, Delhi Police
- What
- Legal challenge against Wangchuk's hospitalisation
- When
- 18th July 2024
- Where
- Delhi High Court, Safdarjung Hospital
- Why
- Family alleges illegal confinement; authorities cite medical necessity
Family and Supporters
Authorities and Medical Professionals
Nature of Hospitalisation
Family and Supporters
Family claims hospitalisation is illegal confinement to stop protest.
Authorities and Medical Professionals
Authorities state it's for medical care as per court order.
Medical Condition
Family and Supporters
Family disputes medical findings, alleging lack of transparency.
Authorities and Medical Professionals
Doctors report critical health issues requiring hospitalisation.
Court Order Interpretation
Family and Supporters
Family argues court only ordered health monitoring, not hospitalisation.
Authorities and Medical Professionals
Authorities claim hospitalisation is part of court-ordered medical intervention.
- Date of Petition
- 18th July
- Hospitalisation Date
- 18th July
- Hunger Strike Start Date
- 28th June
- Court Order Date
- 16th July
- Potassium Level (Hospital)
- 2.9 mEq/L
- Potassium Level (External Lab)
- 3.6 mEq/L
- Hearing Judge
- Justice Mini Pushkarna
- Protest Site
- Jantar Mantar
Sources
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