A Bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and NV Anjaria passed the orders in a brief hearing on Monday (Oct 6).

Sonam Wangchuk detention: Supreme Court issues notice to central government on plea filed by wife

The Supreme Court is set to hear a petition today, October 6, filed by activist Sonam Wangchuk’s wife, Gitanjali Angmo, challenging his detention. Wangchuk was arrested following mass protests in Leh last month and subsequently transferred to Jodhpur jail under the National Security Act (NSA).


Ladakh Protests: SC To Hear Plea By Sonam Wangchuk’s Wife Today Challenging His Detention 

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s wife, Dr. Gitanjali J. Angmo, has moved a habeas corpus petition in the Supreme Court against the preventive detention of her husband under the National Security Act (NSA), 1980, following violent protests on September 24 in Leh.

Ladakh Protests: Sonam Wangchuk Demands Judicial Probe Into Killing Of Four In Leh Protests

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s wife, Dr. Gitanjali J. Angmo, has moved a habeas corpus petition in the Supreme Court against the preventive detention of her husband under the National Security Act (NSA), 1980, following violent protests on September 24 in Leh.


Ladakh protests: Sonam Wangchuk's wife seeks his release, probe ordered into Leh violence 

Gitanjali Angmo, wife of jailed activist Sonam Wangchuk, has sent an emotional appeal to President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Home Minister Amit Shah, urging them to understand the situation in Ladakh. In her letter, Angmo highlighted her husband’s peaceful activism on issues like climate change and the rights of Ladakh’s tribal communities, demanding his “unconditional release” after his arrest under the stringent National Security Act (NSA) following protests in the region.

Sonam Wangchuk’s Wife Moves Supreme Court Challenging Her Husband's Detention Under NSA

Further in the appeal Sonam Wangchuk's wife  Gitanjali Angmo said that no clarity has been given by authorities about his condition and she has yet to meet him.

'Illegal and unconstitutional': Sonam Wangchuk's wife moves Supreme Court demanding his 'immediate release'

'My husband is no threat', says Sonam Wangchuk's wife Gitanjali Angmo in letter to President Murmu; asks for his 'unconditional release'

Gitanjali Angmo, the wife of activist Sonam Wangchuk, says she feels “almost under house arrest” as authorities push what she calls baseless narratives against her husband. Wangchuk, a leading voice in Ladakh’s statehood movement, was detained under the National Security Act for allegedly inciting protests that turned violent. He has been shifted to a jail in Rajasthan.

‘Witch-hunt’: Wangchuk’s wife denies all allegations

Sonam Wangchuk’s wife says the government has applauded his work in the field of environment. And now, his attending a climate summit makes him an ISI agent.

An ISI agent? Sonam Wangchuk’s wife asks if attending a climate summit can make anyone anti-national

The KDA has called for a judicial probe into the recent firing incident in Leh, which resulted in casualties, and the unconditional release of all individuals arrested during related protests.

KDA decided not to engage with Centre till all allegations against Sonam Wangchuk retracted

Gitanjali Angmo, wife of jailed activist Sonam Wangchuk, denied allegations of Pakistan links, violence and financial misconduct, stressing his peaceful climate activism, UN-backed events, and patriotism while questioning force used against Ladakh protesters.

'Who gave CRPF right to open fire?': Sonam Wangchuk's wife rejects 'Pakistan link' charge, blames security forces for Ladakh violence

Ladakh Director General of Police S D Singh Jamwal on Saturday said climate activist Sonam Wangchuk is being probed for allegedly having links with Pakistan after he was arrested under the National Security Act (NSA) on Friday, days after protests demanding statehood for the Union Territory resulted in violence.


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Jamwal claimed that the activist  had a history of instigating while highlighting his mentions of the Arab Spring, Nepal, and Bangladesh. 

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Sonam Wangchuk Arrest: Centre Says Wangchuk Incited Violence in Leh

The Leh Police arrested climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Friday after days of violent protests rocked Ladakh, leaving 4 people dead and over 70 injured. Wangchuk was arrested under the National Security Act (NSA) for allegedly inciting the protestors demanding statehood for the Union Territory

Sonam Wangchuk Arrest: Centre Says Wangchuk Incited Violence in Leh

 In July, the CBI had initiated a preliminary inquiry into alleged violations of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) by Wangchuk’s NGO, Students Educational and Cultural Movement of Ladakh (SECMOL).

MHA revokes Sonam Wangchuk’s NGO’s FCRA license - What is it and when can it be cancelled?

Tensions Simmer in Leh Over Statehood Demand, at Least 4 Dead

The Leh Police arrested climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Friday after days of violent protests rocked Ladakh, leaving 4 people dead and over 70 injured. Wangchuk was arrested under the National Security Act (NSA) for allegedly inciting the protestors demanding statehood for the Union Territory

Tensions Simmer in Leh Over Statehood Demand, at Least 4 Dead

According to officials, irregularities were found in the accounts of HIAL, the Students’ Educational and Cultural Movement of Ladakh (SECMOL), and Sonam Wangchuk's private company, SIPL. This comes after the Centre accused Wangchuk of inciting violence in the Ladakh protest.

Sonam Wangchuk-linked accounts under CBI scanner over financial irregularities amid Ladakh protests

On September 24, 2025, violence erupted in Leh as protesters set fire to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) office and a CRPF van. In this context, it is essential to understand the history of the region, its recognition as a Union Territory, and the strategic and cultural importance it holds.

Ladakh statehood protests: From ancient trade hub to India’s strategic union territory

All the Political leadership in the Ladakh region have called for calm and peace. Although the KDA leader and former legislator, Asghar Ali Karbalai, has lashed out at the centre, saying everyone in the Kargil division wants to send a message to the Government of India that Ladakhis wouldn’t bow down to you.

Ladakh LG holds security meet as KDA slams Centre over ‘witch-hunt’ of leaders



Previously in March 2024, he went on a fast-unto-death to demand constitutional safeguards. He advocates protection from industrial and mining lobbies in Ladakh and also started a 21-day Climate Fast.

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Sonam Wangchuk detention: Supreme Court issues notice to central government on plea filed by wife

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