The Supreme Court on Monday disposed of a petition challenging the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act (NSA), after the Centre informed the court that his detention had already been revoked on March 14. The bench noted that no further adjudication was required in the matter.
A bench comprising Justices Aravind Kumar and PB Varale closed the proceedings on a plea filed by Gitanjali J Angmo, Wangchuk’s wife, observing that “nothing survives” in the case following the government’s decision to withdraw the detention order.
The matter had come up earlier before the apex court, which had asked the Union government whether it would reconsider Wangchuk’s continued detention, particularly in light of his health condition. In response, the Centre informed the court that the detention order had been revoked with immediate effect on March 14.
Wangchuk had been detained under the NSA on September 26, 2025, shortly after violent protests broke out in Leh. The unrest was linked to demands for statehood for Ladakh and its inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.
The protests, which took place two days prior to his detention, resulted in significant violence. At least four people lost their lives, and more than 45 individuals were injured, including 22 police personnel.
With the revocation of the detention order, the Supreme Court concluded that no further relief could be granted in the plea, effectively bringing the matter to a close.
