NEW DELHI,09 Feb 2026 : The Supreme Court once again asked the Central government to reconsider the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk after noting concerns about his deteriorating health.
During the hearing, the Centre told the Court that Wangchuk is currently receiving treatment at AIIMS Jaipur, which it claimed is better than the medical care available in Ladakh.
When the Centre sought a week’s adjournment, explaining that Additional Solicitor General KM Nataraj was busy in another matter, the bench reminded the government that this is a habeas corpus plea, which cannot be postponed for long.
The matter has now been posted for Wednesday.
Justice Aravind Kumar asked the Centre whether there had been any progress on the question of releasing Wangchuk on health grounds. The Additional Solicitor General, however, said Wangchuk’s health was fine. In response, Wangchuk’s lawyer told the Court that his condition remained poor and had not improved.
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