New Delhi, July 20 -- A day after the Delhi High Court declined to direct the transfer of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk from Safdarjung Hospital to a private hospital of his choice, his wife, Dr Gitanjali J Angmo, has moved the Division Bench challenging the Single Judge's order, contending that it violates Wangchuk's fundamental rights to bodily autonomy, informed consent and personal liberty.

According to Wangchuk's legal team, senior counsel is likely to mention the appeal before the Division Bench today, seeking urgent listing and hearing.

In the appeal, Angmo has argued that the Single Judge's order effectively deprives Sonam Wangchuk and his wife of the authority to decide his medical treatment by vesting the ultimate decision i...