Climate and education activist Sonam Wangchuk continues an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, with his condition reported to be deteriorating after more than three weeks. Multiple outlets report that the Delhi High Court is now directly monitoring the response of the Centre and the Delhi government, following a public interest litigation seeking urgent medical aid.
The court seeks responses from the governments and, in later directions, orders daily clinical monitoring by government doctors while the protest continues. Authorities are asked to provide appropriate medical intervention if doctors determine it is needed, with reporting of the medical status described in some accounts. Central government hospitals are also reported to be put on alert, including plans for more frequent checks and readiness for escalation.
Sources also note the court’s emphasis on protecting life and that medical care should be provided based on physicians’ assessments rather than relying solely on the protest setting. Separate coverage highlights that police action and other grievances remain part of related petitions being heard by the court, alongside ongoing discussions involving the Centre.
