The Supreme Court will hear a plea filed by Gitanjali J. Angmo challenging the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act. The Bench fixed January 7 at 2 PM for hearing, stating the matter will be taken up immediately after vacation.
The Calcutta High Court will hear multiple PILs seeking transfer of the probe into the Salt Lake Stadium violence during the Lionel Messi event to central agencies. Petitioners have raised concerns over crowd mismanagement, financial irregularities, and the credibility of the state-appointed inquiry committee.
The Supreme Court will take up a plea on November 24 challenging Sonam Wangchuk’s detention under the National Security Act, calling it illegal and unconstitutional. The case raises serious concerns over misuse of preventive detention laws and suppression of democratic dissent.
Today, On 3rd October, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta confirmed to the Delhi High Court that climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and his associates were released without restrictions. This followed concerns about their detention at the Singhu border on September 30, where prohibitory orders had temporarily limited public gatherings. The orders have since been rescinded.
