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The Delhi High Court on Friday disposed of the third petition related to Sonam Wangchuk's detention following his release. Chief Justice Manmohan stated that he had seen an interview of Sonam Wangchuk, confirming his release and rendering the petition moot. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Delhi Police, corroborated this, stating there was no substance to the petition. Advocate Prashant Bhushan, representing the petitioner, agreed and sought permission to withdraw the petition, which was granted by the court. This effectively concluded the case.
This decision follows the disposition of two previous petitions on Thursday regarding the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk. Solicitor General Mehta had informed the court that Wangchuk had been released and the Delhi Police prohibitory order had been modified and withdrawn. However, Advocate Prashant Bhushan, representing a third petitioner, claimed that individuals, including Wangchuk, were subsequently taken to Ambedkar Bhawan and restrained. The court then scheduled the matter for Friday and directed both the Delhi Police and the petitioner to file affidavits addressing these claims. After Mehta's submissions on Thursday, the bench, led by Chief Justice Manmohan and including Justice Tushar Rao Gedela, also disposed of two petitions filed by Mustafa Haji and Azad. These petitions challenged the prohibitory order and sought the release of Wangchuk and his associates.
The court was hearing petitions seeking the release of approximately 120 individuals from Ladakh, including climate activist Wangchuk. These individuals were reportedly detained by police at the Delhi border while attempting to peacefully enter the capital to advocate for the granting of sixth schedule status to Ladakh. The sixth schedule is a special provision in the Indian Constitution that grants autonomy to certain tribal areas. The petitions argued for the release of these individuals, highlighting their right to peaceful assembly and protest.
The Delhi High Court's decision marks a significant development in the ongoing situation surrounding the detention of Sonam Wangchuk and other individuals. The court's disposition of the petitions, along with the release of Wangchuk and the withdrawal of the prohibitory order, signifies a shift in the legal landscape surrounding this case. While the details of the initial detention and the individuals involved are still under investigation, the court's judgment underscores the importance of due process and the right to peaceful assembly in a democratic society.
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