High Court Intervenes to Ensure Specialized Medical Care
On the morning of Tuesday, July 21, 2026, a bench of the Delhi High Court issued a fresh order directing the immediate transfer of climate activist and educator Sonam Wangchuk from Safdarjung Hospital to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram.
Wangchuk had been forcibly shifted to Safdarjung Hospital by Delhi Police on July 18 during his indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar.
Legal Arguments and Medical Assessment
Wangchuk’s legal counsel, alongside his wife Gitanjali J. Angmo, submitted an urgent application before the High Court, contending that government facility protocol was restricting Wangchuk's access to independent physician consultations and family visits.
- Vitals Evaluation: Medical reports presented to the court indicated that Wangchuk’s health remains delicate, with low electrolyte levels and significant weight loss from his prolonged fast.
- Court Mandate: The bench ruled that while state medical supervision is essential, the patient retains the right to be treated at a super-specialty private facility of his choice, provided medical transport is arranged safely.
Wangchuk Reaffirms Resolve from Hospital
Upon his arrival at Medanta Hospital at 2:00 PM on July 21, Wangchuk released a brief audio note stating that his spirit remains unbroken:
"My body may be in a medical room, but my heart is with the young students at Jantar Mantar and College Square. Systemic education reforms are non-negotiable for India's future."