Wife Challenges High Court Order to Keep Sonam Wangchuk in Hospital

The wife of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has challenged a Delhi High Court order that directed him to remain at Safdarjung Hospital during his ongoing hunger strike. Gitanjali J. Angmo filed an appeal arguing that the ruling violates her husband's right to informed consent and his ability to accept or refuse medical treatment. Wangchuk, a Ladakh-based environmentalist, began a hunger strike to press for demands related to the protection of Ladakh's fragile ecosystem and cultural identity. He was admitted to the hospital after his health deteriorated. The High Court's initial order mandated that he stay there for medical observation and treatment. In her appeal, Angmo contends that the court order effectively confines Wangchuk without addressing his personal medical choices. She emphasizes that no individual should be forced to undergo treatment against their will. The case raises questions about the balance between medical intervention and personal autonomy. The Delhi High Court has agreed to hear the plea. Meanwhile, Wangchuk remains under medical supervision at the hospital. The situation continues to draw attention to his cause and the legal issues surrounding the hunger strike.