Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Delhi HC Denies Sonam Wangchuk's Transfer Request
Sonam Wangchuk, an activist, has been on a hunger strike for three weeks, which has caused his health to deteriorate.
The government argues that he needs to be hospitalized at Safdarjung hospital for his safety.
However, Wangchuk and his wife want him to be treated at Medanta hospital instead, as they do not trust the current facility.
The Delhi High Court is hearing the case to decide the best course of action for Wangchuk's health.
The court noted that Wangchuk was being monitored by doctors and had consented to the administration of electrolytes.
Therefore, his right to bodily autonomy had not been violated, the court said.
Sonam Wangchuk's health is deteriorating after a three-week hunger strike.
The government insists he needs to be hospitalized at Safdarjung hospital.
Wangchuk and his wife want him to be treated at Medanta hospital.
The Delhi High Court is hearing the case to determine the best medical facility for Wangchuk.
The government warns that whatever happens to Wangchuk will have significant consequences.
- Who
- Sonam Wangchuk, an activist, and his wife Gitanjali Angmo.
- What
- A legal hearing regarding Wangchuk's hospitalization and his request to be shifted to a private facility.
- When
- During a special hearing in Delhi High Court.
- Where
- Delhi High Court, India.
- Why
- Wangchuk's health is deteriorating due to a three-week hunger strike, and there is a dispute over the appropriate medical facility for his treatment.
Government's Stance
Wangchuk's Stance
Hospitalization Necessity
Government's Stance
The government argues that Wangchuk's health is deteriorating due to his hunger strike and requires immediate medical attention at Safdarjung hospital.
Wangchuk's Stance
Wangchuk insists on being treated by a doctor of his choice and wants to be shifted to Medanta hospital.
Trust in Medical Facilities
Government's Stance
The government supports the medical care provided at Safdarjung hospital, citing it as a reliable facility even used by the President of India.
Wangchuk's Stance
Wangchuk's wife has lost trust in Safdarjung hospital and wants him to be moved to a private facility.
- Activist
- Sonam Wangchuk
- Hunger Strike Duration
- Three weeks
- Current Hospital
- Safdarjung hospital
- Preferred Hospital
- Medanta
- Medical Condition
- Dehydration and ketosis
- Court
- Delhi High Court
- Representing Lawyer
- Kapil Sibal
- Government Representative
- Assistant Solicitor General Chetan Sharma
Sources
Whatever Happens To Sonam Wangchuk Will Have Consequences: Centre To Court
Delhi High Court refuses Sonam Wangchuk's wife Angmo's request to shift him out of govt hospital
No Interim Order On Wangchuk's Transfer; HC Says Safdarjung Doctors Monitoring Health
‘Govt was within its rights to admit Sonam Wangchuk to hospital, no bodily autonomy violated’: Delhi High Court
Delhi HC says Sonam Wangchuk not in detention, refuses immediate transfer from govt hospital
Delhi HC rejects plea to shift Sonam Wangchuk to private hospital, says Centre's action not arbitrary
Sonam Wangchuk's Safardjung hospitalisation decision right: Delhi HC on Gitanjali's Medanta transfer plea—What it said
No Interim Relief for Sonam Wangchuk's Hospital Transfer Plea
No private hospital transfer for Sonam Wangchuk as court upholds forcible removal
Delhi HC keeps Sonam Wangchuk at Safdarjung Hospital; refuses interim order
HC refuses to interfere with Wangchuk treatment at Safdarjung
Shifting Sonam Wangchuk to hospital not arbitrary: Delhi HC declines interim relief
HC declines plea to shift Sonam Wangchuk to private hospital
Delhi HC Rejects Interim Plea To Shift Sonam Wangchuk To Private Hospital; Govt Acted Within Rights
Delhi High Court to hear Sonam Wangchuk’s appeal against refusal to shift him to private hospital
HC Seeks Sonam Wangchuk's Medical Reports, Defers Shift Plea
Delhi HC seeks Sonam Wangchuk’s medical reports, health bulletins from Safdarjung Hospital
