Delhi High Court Orders Hospitalization for Striking Activist Wangchuk

The Delhi High Court has mandated the transfer of activist Sonam Wangchuk to a government medical facility, overriding his refusal of treatment. With the activist’s health failing after a hunger strike that began June 28, the bench ruled that state oversight remains necessary to prevent a fatal outcome in custody.

Editorial·July 19, 2026·reads: 1,084

Delhi High Court Orders Hospitalization for Striking Activist Wangchuk

Wangchuk’s protest targets the Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, amid a growing scandal over alleged exam paper leaks. By aligning with the Cockroach Janta Party, he has transformed a personal fast into a significant political pressure point against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration. The court rejected a petition from his wife, Gitanjali Angmo, who sought to move him to a private hospital, citing the need for continued public health supervision.

As the activist remains in critical condition, the political stakes are rising. The Cockroach Janta Party plans to escalate the standoff with a scheduled March to Parliament, signaling that the administration's legal victory in court may not quell the broader unrest surrounding the protest.