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flag The Supreme Court questioned the government's detention of Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk, ruling his speech wasn't incitement and stressing lack of proof linking him to violence.

flag The Supreme Court questioned the government’s justification for detaining Ladakh climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act, criticizing its interpretation of his speeches and social media posts as incitement to violence. flag While the Centre argued his remarks about youth abandoning non-violent protest and references to foreign movements constituted provocation, the Court noted his statements reflected concern, not incitement, and emphasized that suspicion alone is insufficient for preventive detention. flag The Bench stressed the need for a clear, direct link between his words and the September 24, 2025, violence in Leh, rejecting claims based on pre-existing posts. flag Despite the government asserting Wangchuk is fit after 24 medical exams and maintaining detention grounds remain valid, the Court expressed concern over his health and continues reviewing the legality of his ongoing detention.

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