Delhi High Court refuses urgent hearing on plea against Sonam Wangchuk's hospitalisation

The Delhi High Court on Monday declined to urgently hear a petition challenging the transfer of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk from the protest site to Safdarjung Hospital. The plea argued that Wangchuk was moved without his consent after police intervened during his ongoing hunger strike and sought immediate judicial intervention.

During the hearing, the court observed that there was no immediate urgency requiring special listing of the matter and directed the petitioner to follow the regular legal process. The case comes amid heightened political activity in the national capital, with Wangchuk's supporters continuing protests and preparing for a march towards Parliament over issues related to education reforms and examination irregularities.

The legal challenge follows an earlier order in which the High Court declined to shift Wangchuk from Safdarjung Hospital to a private medical facility, holding that his hospitalisation was not arbitrary. Meanwhile, his supporters have continued demonstrations, while his family and legal team are pursuing further legal remedies regarding his treatment and medical care. The case is expected to be taken up through the normal course of proceedings in the coming days.