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Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk denied allegations of inciting overthrow of the government during a Supreme Court hearing on Thursday. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal said Wangchuk’s detention under the NSA was based on selective videos and misleading claims, and violated his democratic rights

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s wife told the Supreme Court that his speech aimed to quell violence, not incite it, and alleged manipulation of facts and procedural lapses in his detention under the National Security Act, which the administration has defended

The Supreme Court has adjourned till January 7, 2026, the hearing on a plea by Gitanjali J Angmo challenging the NSA detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, citing lack of time. The Centre is yet to respond.

A parliamentary committee praised the Himalayan Institute of Alternatives in Ladakh for exemplary experiential education and urged the University Grants Commission to grant long pending recognition, while recommending replication of its model nationwide despite recent controversies involving founder Sonam Wangchuk

The Centre opposed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s request to appear via video in the Supreme Court, challenging his detention under the NSA. His wife alleges the detention is arbitrary and violates constitutional rights. The case is adjourned to December 15

he Supreme Court will on Monday hear a plea filed by Sonam Wangchuk’s wife challenging his detention under the NSA. The petitioner alleges procedural lapses, while the Ladakh administration maintains the action was justified due to his alleged role in inciting unrest.

The Supreme Court will hear today a petition filed by Sonam Wangchuk’s wife challenging his detention under the National Security Act. The plea questions the legality of the move, as protests continue over the activist’s controversial arrest in Ladakh.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned to October 15 the hearing on a plea by climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s wife, Gitanjali J Angmo, challenging his detention under the National Security Act and seeking his immediate release, citing paucity of time.

A dual status as a Union Territory and strategic frontier will empower Ladakhis to manage local affairs while ensuring national control over sensitive sectors

The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre and Ladakh UT on Sonam Wangchuk’s wife’s plea challenging his detention under the NSA. Wangchuk’s wife seeks immediate release, access, and quashing of the detention order amid ongoing protests in Ladakh

The resurgence of sedition as a tool to muzzle dissent is eerily reminiscent of darker chapters in history

Gitanjali J. Angmo, wife of Sonam Wangchuk, has filed a habeas corpus petition in the Supreme Court challenging his detention under the NSA. Wangchuk was arrested after violence in Leh, prompting national attention and calls for his release

Gitanjali Angmo, wife of Ladakh reformer Sonam Wangchuk, alleged he is being falsely projected as “anti-national” under a political witch-hunt. She questioned his NSA detention, defended his institutes, and said the campaign aims to weaken the Sixth Schedule movement

Authorities in Leh announced a four-hour curfew relaxation on Tuesday after a week of restrictions following violent protests that killed four. Forces remain deployed in strength, internet is suspended, and political groups have urged peace while demanding accountability and dialogue.

Any dilly-dallying by the government may not only worsen the situation but also trigger feelings of alienation among people

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray criticised the Centre for arresting climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the NSA while India continues to play cricket against Pakistan. Thackeray urged a boycott of the Asia Cup final and called for no advertisements

Congress condemned the arrest of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the NSA, saying detaining him will not restore peace in Ladakh. Wangchuk, a key voice in the statehood and Sixth Schedule agitation, has mobilised youth and carried out peaceful protests

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has condemned the arrest of Ladakh-based activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was leading a protest demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule status for the Union Territory

Following deadly clashes during a statehood protest led by the Leh Apex Body, Ladakh Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta announced a district-wide curfew in Leh to prevent further violence. Four people were killed and over 45 injured, including 22 police personnel, as protesters clashed with security forces and torched vehicles.

The activist who was detained on September 30 night at the city's Singhu border for violating prohibitory orders, has been released by the Delhi Police