Hunger Strike in India: What Does the Law Say? | Sonam Wangchuk Case Explained

द न्यू सेशन सेल: दृष्टि के सभी ऑनलाइन कोर्सेज़ पर 50% तक की छूट! अपना डिस्काउंट सुनिश्चित करने के लिए नीचे दिए गए लिंक पर क्लिक करके फॉर्म भरें। लिंक: https://drishti.xyz/TNS-YT ************************************************************************ Can a person legally go on a hunger strike in India? Can the government or courts force-feed someone if their life is at risk? These questions have come into focus following climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's prolonged hunger strike and the proceedings before the Delhi High Court. In this video, we explain the legal status of hunger strikes in India, the constitutional provisions protecting peaceful protests, the Delhi High Court's observations, and the legal position on force-feeding. We also discuss the evolution of the law from Section 309 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) to the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, and the relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. Additionally, we examine international ethical standards, including the World Medical Association's Declaration of Malta, and why this issue is significant for governance, constitutional law, and public policy. This topic is highly relevant for UPSC Prelims, Mains (Polity, Governance, Ethics), and other competitive examinations.   ************************************************************************* महत्त्वपूर्ण प्लेलिस्ट: 1. Drishtikon By Dr. Vikas Divyakirti: https://drishti.xyz/Drishtikon-by-Dr-Vikas... 2. Videos by Dr. Vikas Divyakriti: https://drishti.xyz/Videos-DrVikasDivyakir... 3. Concept Talk- By Dr. Vikas Divyakirti: https://drishti.xyz/Concepttalk-DrVikasDiv... 4. NCERT Foundation Series: https://drishti.xyz/NCERT-Foundation-Serie... 5. How to Prepare Optional: https://drishti.xyz/How-to-Prepare-Optiona... 6. Optional Subject Demo Classes: https://drishti.xyz/Optional-Subject-Demo-... 7. Daily Current News: https://drishti.xyz/Daily-Current-News 8. Simplified Videos: https://drishti.xyz/Simplified 9. Drishti IAS Special: https://drishti.xyz/Drishti-IAS-Special 10. Duniya Is Hafte: https://drishti.xyz/Duniya-Is-Hafte-DIH 11. Topper’s Success Stories: https://drishti.xyz/Toppers-Success-Stories 12. UPSC Prelims PYQ Analysis: https://drishti.xyz/UPSC-Prelims-PYQ-Analy... 13. UPSC Mock Interview 2024: https://drishti.xyz/UPSC-2024-Mock-Intervi... 14. IAS Toppers Talk 2024: https://drishti.xyz/Toppers-Talk-2024 15. IAS Toppers’ Seminar: https://drishti.xyz/IAS-Toppers-Seminar 16. IAS Toppers’ Strategy: https://drishti.xyz/IAS-Toppers-Strategy ************************************************************************* हमारे प्रमुख कोर्सेज़: 1. GS Foundation Courses: https://drishti.xyz/GS-foundation-Online-C... 2. GS Studio Foundation Course (Hindi): https://drishti.xyz/GS-Studio-Foundation-O... 3. GS Studio Foundation Course (Hinglish): https://drishti.xyz/gs-studio-foundation-o... 4. GS Studio Foundation Course (English): https://drishti.xyz/GS-Studio-Foundation-O... 5. NCERT Online Courses: https://drishti.xyz/NCERT-Online-Courses 6. UPSC Optional Subjects Online Courses: https://drishti.xyz/UPSC-Optional-Subjects... 7. IAS Prelims 2026 Online Courses: https://drishti.xyz/IAS-Prelims-2026-Onlin... 8. IAS Mains 2026 Online Courses: https://drishti.xyz/IAS-Mains-2026-Online-... 9. Current Affairs (Prelims + Mains) IAS 2026 Online Courses: https://drishti.xyz/UPSC-Current-Affairs-P... 10. UPSC Prelims 2026 Test Series: https://drishti.xyz/IAS-Prelims-2026-Test-... 11. UPSC Mains 2026 Test Series: https://drishti.xyz/IAS-Mains-2026-Test-Se... 12. EPFO Online Course: https://drishti.xyz/UPSC-EPFO-Online-Courses 13. CAPF Online Courses: https://drishti.xyz/CAPF-Online-Courses ************************************************************************* Download Drishti Learning App Now: iOS: https://drishti.xyz/DLA-IOS Android: https://drishti.xyz/DLA-Android Windows: https://drishti.xyz/DLA-Windows ************************************************************************* Follow Us on Social Media: https://drishti.xyz/SocialMedia-YT #SonamWangchuk #HungerStrike #DelhiHighCourt #BNS #MentalHealthcareAct #IndianPolity #Constitution #UPSCPreparation | #CivilServicesExam | #IASPreparation | #UPSC2026 | #UPSC | #UPSCMotivation | #CurrentAffairs | #upscmains #drishtionlinecourse