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Delhi High Court allows Wangchuk shift to Medanta Hospital
LiveLaw··21 Jul
The Delhi High Court on July 21 proposed shifting activist Sonam Wangchuk from Safdarjung Hospital to Medanta Hospital, noting consensus among government and private doctors that he requires continuous medical monitoring during his hunger strike. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said the government had no objection provided Wangchuk does not discharge against medical advice at the private facility.
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What It Means For You
- Wangchuk's health monitoring affects the trajectory of ongoing NEET protests.
- Court-ordered hospital transfers set precedent for protester medical care.
- CJP demands for Pradhan's resignation continue alongside legal proceedings.
What's Happening
- Delhi HC proposed shifting Wangchuk to Medanta on July 21.
- Doctors said continuous monitoring is required during his hunger strike.
- The government raised no objection to the transfer.
Hunger Strike Timeline
- Wangchuk joined the CJP agitation with a fast on June 28.
- Police removed him from Jantar Mantar and shifted him to Safdarjung on July 18.
- His wife filed the appeal after a single judge denied private hospital transfer.
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