What happened
The Delhi High Court has directed that government doctors monitor the health of Sonam Wangchuk, who is reported to be on an indefinite hunger strike. The direction is intended to ensure medical supervision while the legal proceedings continue.
The reported order matters because judicial directions on medical care often sit at the intersection of Article 21, custodial or protest-related health risks, and the duty of the state to preserve life and dignity.
Background and earlier position
Why it matters for UPSC
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