Delhi HC Lists Plea on Wangchuk's Deteriorating Health for Thursday
The plea says Wangchuk has lost 8.25 kg and seeks medical help, including possible force-feeding, to protect his life.
- On Wednesday, The Delhi High Court sought responses from the Centre and Delhi on a Public Interest Litigation safeguarding the health of Activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar.
- Wangchuk has been fasting since June 28 to support The Cockroach Janta Party's demand for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination.
- After Wangchuk lost 8.5 kg, Petitioner Rakesh Kumar Saini filed the plea urging authorities to provide medical assistance, "even if forcibly to ensure his good health and to save his life."
- Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia deferred the hearing until Thursday, citing the "urgent" nature and directing the Centre and Delhi to respond by then.
- On Tuesday, more than 1,800 civil society members including author Arundhati Roy and actor Naseeruddin Shah appealed for an end to the fast, stating the Union "does not have a heart or a conscience.
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Delhi HC seeks government's response on plea seeking medical intervention for Sonam Wangchuk
The Delhi High Court has sought responses from the Centre and Delhi government regarding a PIL. This plea requests urgent medical intervention for climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on an indefinite hunger strike. The activist-lawyer Rakesh Kumar Saini filed the public interest litigation seeking hospitalisation and supervised treatment. Wangchuk has been fasting since June 28, demanding the Education Minister's resignation over examination…
Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike has entered its 18th day. Amid growing concerns about his health, the Delhi High Court has sought responses from the Central and Delhi governments. The petition filed in the court seeks directions regarding Wangchuk's health and necessary medical facilities. All eyes are now on the government's response and the next court hearing.
After govt no-show, Delhi HC defers PIL over Wangchuk's worsening health
The Delhi High Court is set to hear a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) concerning the health of activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on an indefinite fast at Jantar Mantar. Wangchuk joined a protest by the Cockroach Janta Party, demanding the Union Education Minister's resignation over alleged NEET irregularities. The PIL seeks intervention from authorities and a discussion with Wangchuk, even suggesting force-feeding.
Delhi HC seeks Centre, Delhi Govt response on PIL seeking intervention over Wangchuk’s hunger strike - The Tribune
Activist Sonam Wangchuk has been on an indefinite hunger strike since June 28 after joining protests at Jantar Mantar organised by the Cockroach Janta Party.
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