Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike has reignited a debate over the right to protest in India. Can an indefinite fast be treated as a criminal offence, or is it protected under the Constitution? This video explains the legal provisions, including Section 226 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Mental Healthcare Act, and what the law says about hunger strikes and police action.
Can Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike be treated as a crime?