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Delhi HC seeks Centre, Delhi govt's reply on PIL over Sonam Wangchuk's health

Delhi HC seeks Centre, Delhi govt's reply on PIL over Sonam Wangchuk's health

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought responses from the Union Government and the Delhi Government on a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking immediate medical intervention for climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar since June 28. A Division Bench of Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyay and Justice Tejas Karia issued notices to the respondents after hearing preliminary submissions and listed the matter for further hearing on Thursday. Court takes up plea citing urgent health concerns The PIL was heard after petitioner Rakesh Kumar Saini, appearing virtually as petitioner-in-person, requested urgent consideration of the matter, citing Wangchuk’s deteriorating health. During the hearing, Saini submitted that Wangchuk’s prolonged hunger strike had significantly affected his health and that immediate judicial intervention was necessary to safeguard his life. Taking note of the urgency, the Bench directed the Union Government and the Delhi Government to clarify their stand on the issues raised in the petition before the next hearing. No government counsel present during hearing The Delhi High Court noted that no …