SC Postpones Hearing on Sonam Wangchuk's Detention, Next Date Set for December 8
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The Supreme Court has adjourned the case of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was detained under the National Security Act (NSA) on September 26. Wangchuk's wife has filed a plea against his detention, terming it 'illegal' and 'an arbitrary exercise violating his fundamental rights.' The court deferred the hearing to December 8, allowing the Centre and the Ladakh administration time to respond to the wife's rejoinder. Wangchuk, a renowned education innovator and environmental conservationist, was detained after violent protests in Leh on September 24 left four people dead and 90 injured. The government accused him of inciting the violence, a claim his wife strongly denies. Wangchuk had condemned the violence and stated that it would undermine the peaceful pursuit of Ladakh's development. The National Security Act allows for the detention of individuals deemed a threat to national security. In Wangchuk's case, his wife argues that the detention order is based on stale FIRs, vague allegations, and speculative assertions. She claims that the Centre and Ladakh administration have abused their authority, violating constitutional liberties and due process. Wangchuk's wife points out that her husband has been a respected figure in India for over three decades, recognized for his contributions to education, innovation, and environmental conservation. She argues that his detention is a gross abuse of authority and a blow to his fundamental rights.
