Social activist Sonam Wangchuk will move from Safdarjung Hospital to Medanta Hospital. Delhi High Court issued this order after his wife Gitanjali’s petition. The Chief Justice’s bench announced the decision regarding Wangchuk’s medical transfer. According to the court direction, Medanta Hospital will create a special doctors’ panel. The expert team will handle Wangchuk’s treatment and monitor his health condition. Additionally, all previous medical reports will reach the Medanta medical panel.
The court directed authorities to share complete medical information with the new doctors. This step will help the medical team understand his treatment history.
Court Earlier Refused Immediate Relief On Transfer Plea
Gitanjali Angmo filed the petition before the Delhi High Court regarding her husband’s treatment. She alleged that authorities kept Wangchuk at Safdarjung Hospital without his consent.
She also said the family lacked confidence in the government medical system. Therefore, she requested permission to shift him to a private hospital of choice.
However, the single bench earlier refused interim relief for moving Wangchuk. The court did not allow his discharge from Safdarjung Hospital immediately.
Meanwhile, the High Court refused direct intervention in the matter earlier. It issued notices to the hospital administration and the central government.
The court also asked for a detailed medical board report about Wangchuk’s health. The report included assessments from AIIMS, Safdarjung and a private laboratory.
Gitanjali claimed authorities ignored his fundamental rights and informed consent. She raised concerns about decisions related to his medical care.
Wangchuk Continues Hunger Strike Amid Demands
Sonam Wangchuk has remained on hunger strike for 24 days. Authorities moved him from Jantar Mantar to Safdarjung Hospital. According to the reference, officials took him there forcefully after his condition required medical attention. He continued his hunger strike inside the hospital.
Earlier, Wangchuk placed conditions for ending his protest. He said he would stop the strike if MPs assured discussion on NEET paper leak issues. He also demanded accountability regarding the matter in Parliament. However, those conditions remained unfulfilled.
After the Parliament march saw a lathi-charge incident, Wangchuk announced he would continue his hunger strike.
