Delhi High Court Proposes Shifting Sonam Wangchuk to Medanta Hospital Amid Health Concerns

The Delhi High Court has proposed shifting climate activist Sonam Wangchuk from Safdarjung Hospital to Medanta Hospital, as reported by NDTV. The decision came during an appeal filed by his wife, Gitanjali Angmo, against a single-judge order that denied interim relief for his transfer to a private hospital of his choice.

The division bench, comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia, observed a consensus among medical experts that Wangchuk needs continuous hospital-based monitoring. They proposed shifting him to Medanta, his preferred hospital. If accepted in the final order, all medical records from Safdarjung Hospital will be shared with Medanta for seamless treatment continuity.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, agreed to Wangchuk’s transfer to Medanta but stressed that any discharge should be based on Medanta doctors’ opinion and requested Wangchuk not to leave against medical advice. Senior Advocate Akhil Sibal, representing Angmo, submitted medical opinions from treating doctors and argued that while vital parameters were stable, Wangchuk wanted to continue his hunger strike.

Sibal also referred to a letter from Wangchuk expressing concerns about his treatment at Safdarjung Hospital, including communication restrictions and surveillance. Doctors from AIIMS and Safdarjung informed the court that Wangchuk’s blood reports showed persistent abnormalities, including low white blood cell count and hemoglobin levels. They agreed continuous medical monitoring was necessary.

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