Supreme Court Orders Medical Evaluation of Detained Activist Sonam Wangchuk at AIIMS Jodhpur

In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has mandated a specialized medical examination for detained activist Sonam Wangchuk at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Jodhpur. This directive follows reports of Wangchuk experiencing acute stomach ailments while in custody, raising serious concerns about his health and well-being. The examination represents a critical juncture in the ongoing judicial review of his detention under the National Security Act (NSA). Concurrently, Wangchuk's wife has formally challenged the legal grounds of his incarceration, adding a layer of domestic legal scrutiny to the case. This situation underscores the complex interplay between state security measures, individual rights, and judicial oversight. The outcome of both the medical assessment and the judicial review is anticipated to have substantial implications for the case's trajectory and for broader discussions concerning detainee welfare and legal due process in matters of national security.