Today, on 2nd February, In the Sonam Wangchuk’s NSA detention, the Centre told the Supreme Court that referring to the Central government as ‘them’ misleads the young generation and risks pushing impressionable minds toward destabilising, Nepal-like political narratives, dangerous paths.
The Supreme Court has adjourned to January 29 the hearing on a plea filed by the wife of Sonam Wangchuk, challenging his detention under the National Security Act. The petition alleges arbitrary detention, non-supply of complete grounds, and violation of fundamental rights.
Kapil Sibal made a sharp and emotional remark while pressing the Supreme Court for urgent hearing in Sonam Wangchuk’s NSA detention case. He stressed that the matter deserves priority and no delay, citing serious constitutional violations.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk told the Supreme Court that despite winning 30 nation-building awards and openly opposing violence, he is being portrayed as a criminal under the National Security Act. His wife has challenged the detention, arguing that key videos showing his appeal for peace were withheld from the defence.
Today, On 8th December, the Supreme Court has rescheduled the hearing on Sonam Wangchuk’s detention under the National Security Act (NSA) to 15 December (Monday), as his legal team seeks urgent relief and consideration for bail, also Centre Opposed Wangchuk’s Virtual Appearance before Supreme court.
Today, On 24th November, Sonam Wangchuk’s NSA detention case was briefly heard in the Supreme Court, where the Centre sought two weeks citing a rejoinder received only yesterday. The Bench agreed and adjourned the matter, listing it next on 8 December.
Today, On 29th October, In the Sonam Wangchuk’s NSA Detention case, The Supreme Court sought the response of the Centre and the Union Territory of Ladakh on a plea challenging Sonam Wangchuk’s detention under the NSA and permitted the petitioner to amend the habeas corpus petition.
Today, On 29th October, In the Sonam Wangchuk’s NSA Detention case, Gitanjali J Angmo told the Supreme Court that “it is wholly preposterous and politically driven that Sonam Wangchuk, after decades of nation-building through education and environmental innovation, is suddenly being targeted,” calling his detention an attempt to silence democratic dissent.
Today, On 15th October, In the Sonam Wangchuk’s NSA Detention case, Supreme Court questions Centre with sharp remark “How can we pre-empt misuse?” as Kapil Sibal seeks access to Wangchuk’s notes; SG Tushar Mehta responds; matter relisted for hearing on October 29.
Today, On 14th October, Supreme Court adjourns the plea filed by Sonam Wangchuk’s wife challenging his detention to October 15. The Court will next examine the legal grounds and merits of the detention during the hearing.
