New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has permitted the Sonam Wangchuk private hospital transfer, allowing the education reform activist to be shifted to a private medical facility amid growing concerns over his health during the ongoing hunger strike. The court’s direction came after a plea seeking permission for Wangchuk to receive treatment at a private hospital while continuing his protest linked to demands for examination reforms and accountability over the alleged NEET paper leak.
The development comes even as demonstrations associated with the Campaign for Judicial Accountability and Reforms (CJP) continue at Jantar Mantar after organisers suspended plans for another Parliament march following recent clashes with Delhi Police. While the court’s order addresses immediate medical concerns, the broader protest over examination reforms remains ongoing.
Sonam Wangchuk Private Hospital Transfer Gets Delhi High Court Approval
The transfer was approved by the Delhi High Court after hearing submissions regarding his deteriorating health during the prolonged hunger strike. The court permitted the activist to be shifted from the government hospital to a private medical facility, subject to the necessary medical protocols and coordination with the concerned authorities.
The court observed that access to appropriate medical care should be ensured while the legal process continues. The order has brought temporary relief to Wangchuk’s supporters, who had been urging authorities to ensure better medical treatment without interfering with his peaceful protest.
Health Concerns During Hunger Strike
Wangchuk has been on a hunger strike as part of the broader campaign demanding accountability and structural reforms in India’s public examination system. Supporters have repeatedly expressed concern over his health, saying the prolonged fast has weakened his condition and requires continuous medical supervision.
Supporters also said the hospital move was necessary to ensure uninterrupted medical care while allowing him to continue his peaceful protest. The court’s intervention is being viewed as an important step in addressing immediate health concerns while respecting his right to protest.
Protest Continues at Jantar Mantar
Even as the court considered Wangchuk’s medical condition, protesters continued their sit-in at Jantar Mantar.
Organisers clarified that the movement remains active despite the decision to suspend another Parliament march following the recent police crackdown. Students, education activists and civil society representatives have continued demanding transparent investigations into the alleged NEET paper leak, stronger safeguards against examination fraud and comprehensive reforms to restore confidence in public examinations.
According to protest organisers, the objective of the movement remains unchanged despite the latest legal developments concerning Wangchuk’s health.
Government and Protesters Maintain Their Positions
The Centre has maintained that investigations into examination-related irregularities are continuing and that strict legal action will be taken against those found responsible.
Meanwhile, protest organisers have welcomed the court’s intervention regarding Wangchuk’s treatment but reiterated that their primary objective remains meaningful examination reforms rather than temporary assurances. They have urged the government to implement stronger institutional safeguards capable of preventing future paper leaks and ensuring fairness for students appearing in competitive examinations.
The court’s decision on Wangchuk’s treatment has been viewed separately from the broader demands of the ongoing protest, which organisers say will continue until concrete reforms are introduced.
What Happens Next
The High Court’s order addresses the immediate concern surrounding Wangchuk’s medical treatment, but the larger issues raised by the protest remain unresolved.
With demonstrators continuing their peaceful sit-in at Jantar Mantar and examination reforms remaining at the centre of public debate, attention is likely to remain focused on both the government’s policy response and the progress of ongoing investigations into alleged examination irregularities.
Conclusion
The approval of the hospital transfer marks an important development in the ongoing protest while addressing immediate concerns over the activist’s health. However, the larger movement demanding accountability over the alleged NEET paper leak and comprehensive examination reforms continues, with protesters insisting that meaningful institutional changes remain their ultimate objective. As the demonstrations continue in Delhi, attention will remain on both the implementation of the court’s order and the government’s response to the wider concerns raised by students and civil society groups.
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