US EditionSupreme Court Questions Centre: Why Was Sonam Wangchuk’s Wife Denied Notice of NSA Detention?
The petition alleges Sonam Wangchuk’s detention under the National Security Act is politically motivated and violates constitutional rights, following protests that led to four deaths.
- The Supreme Court of India, New Delhi on October 6 orally took up a writ petition by Gitanjali J. Angmo challenging Sonam Wangchuk's detention and seeking his immediate release.
- Amid calls for Sixth Schedule protection, the Leh Apex Body youth wing protested demanding Ladakh statehood, and Wangchuk was detained in Jodhpur after the unrest on September 24.
- Court records show the family claimed they were not given the grounds, and senior advocate Kapil Sibal urged the bench to direct authorities to furnish the detention order as per Article 22.
- The court issued notices to the Centre and Ladakh authorities, sought responses from Jodhpur Central Jail, and listed further proceedings for October 14, 2025.
- The Ladakh administration says investigators found Wangchuk incited violence with provocative remarks and cited financial irregularities at HIAL plus SECMOL's cancelled FCRA registration, prompting a magisterial inquiry after unrest killed four civilians.
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On Ladakh after Wangchuk arrest, LG says normal, protesting groups disagree
Situation in Leh remained tense after protests seeking statehood and protections under the Sixth Schedule for the region turned violent on September 24, leading to the death of four persons in police firing.
Hearing a petition challenging Sonam Wangchuk's detention, the Supreme Court issued notices to the central government, the Ladakh administration, and the Rajasthan government. During the hearing, the court asked the petitioner why she hadn't approached the High Court, and her lawyer asked which High Court they should approach.
Supreme Court Notice To Centre On Sonam Wangchuk's Wife's Plea Challenging Arrest
The Supreme Court on Monday sought response from the Centre and Union Territory of Ladakh on a plea filed by Sonam Wangchuk's wife Gitanjali J Angmo challenging the climate activist's detention under the National Security Act.
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