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Delhi HC Accepts PIL to Hospitalize Ailing Activist Sonam Wangchuk

7/16/2026

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Sonam Wangchuk Hospitalization

The Delhi High Court accepted a PIL on July 15, 2026 to admit activist Sonam Wangchuk to a hospital.
Advocate Rakesh Kumar Saini said the 59-year-old has lost 8.5 kg since June 28, 2026 and may die within two days.
Chief Justice D.K. Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia ordered the Centre and Delhi governments to reply by July 16, 2026.
The Bar Association abstained on July 15, 2026 over a jurisdiction-increase proposal after no counsel appeared at the hearing.

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Wangchuk Hospital Transfer

The petition invoked Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, claiming state inaction could constitute “abetment of suicide.”
Engineer Wangchuk, who is demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, was recorded at 56.65 kg (a loss of over 9 kg) with blood pressure 105/61 mm Hg.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said a second medical team could be sent.
The petition asked that Wangchuk be moved to a government hospital for a liquid nutrient diet.

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Sonam Wangchuk Hospitalization

The Delhi High Court accepted a PIL on July 15, 2026 to admit activist Sonam Wangchuk to a hospital.
Advocate Rakesh Kumar Saini said the 59-year-old has lost 8.5 kg since June 28, 2026 and may die within two days.
Chief Justice D.K. Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia ordered the Centre and Delhi governments to reply by July 16, 2026.
The Bar Association abstained on July 15, 2026 over a jurisdiction-increase proposal after no counsel appeared at the hearing.

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