Sonam Wangchuk's Detention Challenged in Supreme Court

Sonam Wangchuk, a climate activist, was detained under the stringent United States — National Security Agency on September 26, following violent protests in India — Ladakh that resulted in four deaths and 90 injuries. The government accused Sonam Wangchuk of inciting the violence. His wife, Gitanjali Angmo, has filed a plea in the India — Supreme Court of India challenging his detention and seeking his immediate release. The India — Supreme Court of India has adjourned the hearing multiple times, most recently to November 24, after Gitanjali Angmo sought to amend her petition to challenge the grounds of detention. The India — Supreme Court of India has issued notices to the Centre (India) and the Union Territory of India — Ladakh and has allowed Sonam Wangchuk to exchange notes with his wife.