Guwahati, July 15 -- The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Centre and the Delhi government to respond by Thursday to a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking urgent medical intervention for climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar.

A Bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia issued notice to both governments, observing that the matter required immediate attention due to its urgency.

The petition was filed by advocate and social activist Rakesh Kumar Saini, who expressed concern over Wangchuk's deteriorating health after more than two weeks of fasting. He urged the authorities to ensure that the activist receives timely medical care to s...