SC Scrutinizes Sonam Wangchuk's NSA Detention Amid Ladakh Unrest Today

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News18•08-01-2026, 05:35
SC Scrutinizes Sonam Wangchuk's NSA Detention Amid Ladakh Unrest Today
- •Supreme Court to hear plea challenging climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's detention under the stringent National Security Act (NSA) today.
- •Wangchuk was detained on September 26 after protests in Leh demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh.
- •His wife, Gitanjali J Angmo, filed the plea, arguing the detention is arbitrary and violates fundamental rights.
- •Wangchuk led a "Delhi Chalo" march and hunger strikes, advocating for Ladakh's autonomy and environmental protection.
- •Critics argue the NSA's invocation is excessive for democratic actions, questioning its use against a vocal activist.
Why It Matters: Supreme Court reviews Sonam Wangchuk's NSA detention, highlighting civil liberties and Ladakh's autonomy demands.
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