The Supreme Court disposed of a plea filed by Sonam Wangchuk’s wife after the Centre revoked his detention under the National Security Act. The Court said that since the detention order was already cancelled, nothing remained to be decided in the case.
Fresh out of jail, Sonam Wangchuk calls for mutual flexibility between the government and Ladakh protesters. He stresses dialogue over confrontation, saying meaningful solutions need cooperation from both sides.
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk calls his six-month detention under NSA a “huge horror story” after release. He welcomes government dialogue, saying a “win-win” solution is needed for Ladakh and its people.
Today, On 26th February, The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing on the petition filed by Gitanjali J Angmo, wife of detained climate activist Sonam Wangchuk. The plea challenging his detention under the National Security Act has been rescheduled for March 10.
The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing on Gitanjali Angmo’s plea challenging Sonam Wangchuk’s detention under the National Security Act. The matter will now be heard on February 26, as the Centre defends the detention citing national security concerns.
Gitanjali J Angmo urged the Supreme Court to stop delays in the hearing against Sonam Wangchuk’s preventive detention under the NSA. The Court will examine disputed video transcripts before reserving judgment next week.
Today, On 19th February, The Supreme Court continued hearing the detention challenge of Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk. Kapil Sibal argued, “Showing selective content is insufficient; all material must be supplied,” stressing authorities have a constitutional duty to provide complete relied-upon documents.
The Supreme Court resumed hearing Sonam Wangchuk’s plea challenging his detention under the National Security Act, with Kapil Sibal alleging selective and incorrect speech transcripts.
The Bench has now sought the original speech record and ordered the pen drive evidence to be sealed and produced before the Court.
The Supreme Court questioned the Centre on the “application of mind” behind Sonam Wangchuk’s detention under the National Security Act. ASG KM Nataraj defended the order, saying preventive detention cannot be compared to court judgments; rejoinder arguments will continue Monday at 2 PM.
Today, On 11th February, The Central government and the Leh administration told the Supreme Court that they have decided not to release detained climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on health grounds, stating that his medical condition is stable and does not warrant any special relief.
