Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Delhi High Court to Hear Petitions on Medical Rights and Surveillance
The Delhi High Court is going to listen to two important cases.
One is about an activist named Sonam Wangchuk who wants to choose his own hospital for treatment.
His wife, Gitanjali Angmo, is arguing that he should have the right to decide his medical care.
The other case is about a former student leader, Aishe Ghosh, who is against the government watching protesters all the time.
She says this is not right and wants the court to stop it.
Both cases are about people's rights and freedoms.
Delhi High Court to hear a petition challenging restrictions on medical treatment for activist Sonam Wangchuk.
Another petition objects to continuous surveillance of protesters at Jantar Mantar.
Gitanjali Angmo argues for the right to choose medical treatment and informed consent.
Aishe Ghosh claims surveillance infringes on protesters' rights to protest and privacy.
Court to decide on the validity of the restrictions and surveillance practices.
- Who
- Gitanjali Angmo, Aishe Ghosh, Sonam Wangchuk
- What
- Delhi High Court to hear petitions on medical rights and surveillance of protesters
- When
- Date of hearing not specified
- Where
- Delhi High Court
- Why
- To challenge restrictions on medical treatment and surveillance of protesters
Protesters and Activists
Government and Authorities
Right to Medical Treatment
Protesters and Activists
Protesters argue that individuals have the right to choose their medical treatment and healthcare facilities, emphasizing informed consent.
Government and Authorities
Authorities maintain that certain restrictions are necessary for security or public health reasons.
Surveillance of Protesters
Protesters and Activists
Activists claim that continuous surveillance of protesters at Jantar Mantar is an infringement on their rights to protest and privacy.
Government and Authorities
Government and authorities argue that surveillance is necessary to maintain public order and security.
- Petitioners
- Gitanjali Angmo, Aishe Ghosh
- Issues Raised
- Right to medical treatment, surveillance of protesters
- Court
- Delhi High Court
- Date of Hearing
- To be determined
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar