Indian court rejects bid to release hunger-striking activist from hospital
- Posted on July 19, 2026
- By Al Jazeera
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In brief
An Indian court has declined a petition to release Sonam Wangchuk, a 59-year-old activist, from hospital custody while he continues his hunger strike. His wife contests the hospitalization as unlawful imprisonment, arguing it violates his right to peaceful protest. The legal decision raises concerns about activists' freedom of expression and the government's authority to detain individuals during civil demonstrations in India.
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Indian court rejects bid to release hunger-striking activist from hospital
The wife of 59-year-old Sonam Wangchuk says his enforced hospitalisation is 'illegal detention'.
