Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Supreme Court Hears Wangchuk's NSA Detention Case
Sonam Wangchuk, a climate activist, was detained under the National Security Act (NSA) on September 26, 2025, two days after violent protests in Ladakh left four people dead and 90 injured.
The government says he incited the violence.
His wife, Gitanjali J. Angmo, appeared before the Supreme Court, arguing that his speech was meant to stop the violence, not cause it.
She said the facts are being manipulated to make him look like a criminal.
The court heard that Wangchuk was not given the full reasons for his detention on time, which is against the law.
The hearing will continue on January 12.
Sonam Wangchuk was detained under the NSA on September 26, 2025, for allegedly inciting violence during Ladakh protests.
His wife, Gitanjali J. Angmo, argued in the Supreme Court that his speech was to stop violence, not incite it.
The government accuses Wangchuk of making speeches that led to violence, but his lawyer says the facts are being manipulated.
Wangchuk was not provided with the complete grounds of his detention on time, violating his constitutional rights.
The Supreme Court hearing remained inconclusive and will continue on January 12.
- Who
- Sonam Wangchuk, a climate activist, and his wife Gitanjali J. Angmo
- What
- Supreme Court hearing on Wangchuk's detention under the NSA
- When
- September 26, 2025 (detention), January 12 (next hearing)
- Where
- Supreme Court of India
- Why
- Government accuses Wangchuk of inciting violence during protests in Ladakh
- Detention Date
- September 26, 2025
- Act
- National Security Act (NSA)
- Maximum Detention Period
- 12 months
- Violence Date
- September 24, 2025
- Casualties
- 4 dead, 90 injured
- Next Hearing Date
- January 12
- Videos Supplied
- No
- Grounds of Detention Supplied
- September 29, 2025
Sources
Supreme Court hears plea of Sonam Wangchuk, wife says speech was to quell violence, not incite it
Missing 'Peace' Of Puzzle? Authorities Hid Sonam Wangchuk's Video Of Call For Calm, SC Told
Sonam Wangchuk not given videos relied upon for detention: Wife
