Author: Ameeta

The detention of Ladakh-based climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act, 1980 (NSA) has ignited intense legal and public debate across India. The case has brought into sharp focus the delicate balance between state security imperatives and constitutional guarantees of personal liberty, especially in a democratic setup committed to the rule of law. While the authorities informed the Supreme Court of India that Wangchuk himself has not made a formal representation challenging his detention, his wife, brother, and legal counsel have been active participants in the judicial proceedings, raising serious constitutional, procedural, and human rights concerns. Background of…