Activist Sonam Wangchuk is arrested amid the Ladakh protest, with authorities invoking the National Security Act. The demonstration demands the implementation of the Sixth Schedule, raising legal, political, and social questions about regional autonomy and governance in Ladakh.
Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk withdrew his plea today(22nd Oct) for a peaceful protest in Delhi after ending his hunger strike, following assurances of dialogue from the Ministry of Home Affairs. Solicitor General Mehta noted that this withdrawal rendered the petition redundant. The protest aimed to advocate for Ladakh’s inclusion under the Sixth Schedule for autonomous governance.
The Delhi High Court Today (Oct 9) sought the response of the Delhi Police to a plea seeking permission for Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk and others to hold a protest at Jantar Mantar in national capital. Court asked the authorities to respond to the plea by October 16 and ordered listing of the case on October 22. Apex Body Leh, an organisation based in Ladakh, moved the HC seeking directions to the Delhi govt and Delhi Police to allow Wangchuk and others, who came to the national capital on foot, to hold a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar from October 8 to October 23.
The Delhi High Court will hear a plea from climate activist Sonam Wangchuk regarding a planned protest involving 200 participants at Jantar Mantar to raise awareness about ecological and cultural degradation in Ladakh. The Delhi Police previously rejected their request, prompting legal action focused on the right to free speech and peaceful assembly.
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 The orders have since been rescinded.