Supreme Court Directs Central Review of Ladakh Activist Wangchuk's NSA Detention

The Supreme Court of India has issued a directive to the Central Government to conduct a formal review of the detention of Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act (NSA). This judicial intervention follows the court's earlier mandate requiring authorities to arrange a specialized medical examination for Wangchuk, who remains incarcerated at Jodhpur jail. The medical assessment report was formally submitted to the apex court during recent proceedings. Wangchuk was initially detained on September 26, 2023, following organized protests in Leh advocating for statehood and the implementation of Sixth Schedule protections for the Ladakh region. The court's latest order signifies ongoing judicial scrutiny over national security detentions, balancing state authority with individual rights safeguards. This development underscores the complex interplay between regional autonomy movements and central governance frameworks in India's border territories.