Ranya Rao also known as Harshavardhini Ranya released after preventive detention under COFEPOSA Act 1974. Bail granted by Vishwanath Gowdar in high profile gold smuggling case.
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.
The Centre told the Supreme Court of India that climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was detained under NSA for allegedly instigating people in a sensitive border area near Pakistan and China. The government said all legal safeguards were followed, while the Court will continue hearing the matter.
