Delhi High Court Dismisses PIL on Sonam Wangchuk's Forced Shift
On July 22, 2026, the Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL against the forcible shifting of activist Sonam Wangchuk from Jantar Mantar to Safdarjung Hospital on his 21st day of hunger strike. The court noted that earlier concerns were resolved and advised recourse to section 173 of BNSS for any FIR related to the incident. On July 18, Delhi Police moved Wangchuk from Jantar Mantar; the petition sought an FIR registration and SIT constitution but was denied. The court ordered his transfer to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram on July 23.
22 JUL 2026
— NDTV
Union ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh visited Sonam Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital following his discharge from Safdarjung Hospital.
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition challenging the forcible relocation of activist Sonam Wangchuk from Jantar Mantar to Safdarjung Hospital.
25 JUL 2026
— NDTV
Activist Sonam Wangchuk contested hospital officials' refusal to release him from Safdarjung Hospital, alleging illegal detention and demanding arrest.
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