Climate activist and Ladakhi education reformer Sonam Wangchuk, currently detained under the National Security Act (NSA) since September 26, 2025, has presented a strong case before the Supreme Court of India, through his wife Gitanjali J. Angmo and senior advocate Kapil Sibal. Wangchuk alleges that authorities maliciously concealed his video messages appealing for peace, portraying his detention as a politically motivated act. During the Supreme Court hearing on January 8, 2026, Sibal argued that four crucial videos, forming the primary evidence for Wangchuk's detention, were only provided to him 28 days after his arrest, just a day before his Advisory Board proceedings, violating NSA safeguards. Wangchuk's wife further contended that her husband's speech aimed to quell violence, not incite it, drawing parallels to Mahatma Gandhi's actions during the Chauri Chaura incident. She stated that facts are being manipulated to brand him a criminal and that he was denied a proper opportunity to challenge his detention effectively. Wangchuk's detention followed violent protests on September 24, 2025, in Leh, where four people died, and 90 were injured, as demonstrators demanded statehood and Sixth Schedule protection for Ladakh. The government has accused Wangchuk of inciting this violence, a claim his wife vehemently denies, asserting he condemned the violence. The Leh District Magistrate, however, has maintained that Wangchuk's detention was lawful, citing his alleged role in inciting activities prejudicial to public order. The case highlights procedural lapses under the NSA, particularly concerning the timely supply of detention grounds and evidence. Wangchuk has spent over 100 days in Jodhpur Central Jail. The Apex Body Leh (ABL) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), spearheading the Ladakh agitation, have made Wangchuk's release a key condition for continuing talks with the Centre. The Supreme Court has adjourned the matter for further hearing on January 12, 2026, to delve deeper into the legality of the detention and the adherence to procedural safeguards.