India, July 16 -- The Delhi high court on Thursday directed Centre to ensure that activist Sonam Wangchuk's health is medically examined every day by government doctors and that necessary medical intervention is provided if his condition deteriorates.

The Delhi high court was hearing a petition seeking directions to shift activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on a hunger strike, to a hospital and provide him medical treatment, including force-feeding.

A bench of Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia observed that the life of every citizen is precious and that the authorities must make every possible medical effort to protect it. Track July 16 updates on CJP protest here

The directions came after Solicitor General Tushar Me...