Sonam Wangchuk detention hearing rescheduled by Supreme Court to February 9
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Why in news
The Supreme Court adjourned the hearing on a plea challenging the detention of Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act (NSA) to February 9, 2026.
Background
The Supreme Court, comprising Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice PB Varale, is hearing a plea by Gitanjali J. Angmo against her husband's detention. The Centre alleges Wangchuk was responsible for violence in Leh last year, while the petitioner claims the detention is illegal and arbitrary.
Facts for Prelims
- Act / BillNational Security Act (NSA): Law used by the Centre to justify the detention of Sonam Wangchuk.
- FactThe Supreme Court rescheduled the hearing of the plea to February 9, 2026.
For Mains
Q. Examine the balance between state security requirements and individual liberties under the National Security Act, highlighting the necessity of judicial oversight in preventive detention.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Due process conflict: Balancing executive power to curb violence against the right to personal liberty.
- Judicial scrutiny: Role of the judiciary in ensuring non-arbitrary application of preventive detention laws.
- Rule of law: Ensuring transparency in the invocation of the National Security Act against activists.
Keywords: Preventive detention · Rule of law · Judicial review · National Security Act · Arbitrary detention
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