Sonam Wangchuk's NSA Detention Challenged

Sonam Wangchuk, a climate activist, was detained under the United States — National Security Agency on September 26, following violent protests in India — Ladakh demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule status. The government of India accused Sonam Wangchuk of inciting the violence. His wife, Gitanjali Angmo, filed a plea with the India — Supreme Court of India, terming his detention illegal and a violation of his fundamental rights. The plea argues that the detention order is based on stale FIRs and vague assertions, lacking legal justification. The India — Supreme Court of India sought responses from the Centre and the India — Ladakh administration and has adjourned the hearing to December 8, after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta requested more time to respond.