NEW DELHI: The Centre on Thursday told Supreme Court that normalcy returned in the UT of Ladakh after the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and the decision to take him into custody proved to be right and justified. Additional solicitor general (ASG) K M Nataraj told a bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and P B Varale the agitation and violence in Ladakh came under control after Wangchuk’s detention as he was the chief provocateur in Sept last year. “He was the chief provocateur that led to the violence in which four people were killed. After his detention, the agitation and violence came under control. Hence, it was proved that the detention order was a perfect order, which was justified in the situation,” Nataraj said. Concluding his submission, the ASG said all procedural requirements were meticulously complied with during Wangchuk’s detention. “Once there is compliance of statutory requirements, there is no question to sit over the subjective satisfaction of the detaining authority. Such order can be passed on suspicion or reasonable probability,” he said. Hearing will resume on Feb 16 when senior advocate Kapil Sibal argues the case on behalf of Wangchuk.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBangladesh PM Hasina Calls Elections Rigged, Urges Credible Fresh Polls, Attacks Yunus‘Modi Under Trump’s Grip’: Rahul Gandhi Hits Back At Nishikant Dubey’s Motion‘Privilege Motion’ A Code Word? Rahul Gandhi Takes Dig At Media; BJP Hits BackIndus Waters Row Deepens After Pakistan’s ‘Dewatering’ Charge On New Dam, India Dismisses ClaimDonald Trump’s Old ‘Destroy Modi’s Career’ Comment Sparks Row As India Responds With Firm MessageLamborghini Brat Walks Free Within Hours Of Arrest; BJP MP Demands Rahul’s Disqualification From LSBrazil President To Visit India With 260 Firms To Boost Trade, Push Global Governance Reform AgendaFamily of Indian Student Killed by US Officer Secures Rs 260 Crore Settlement‘Amit Shah Called Me, Then Came the Raid’: Bhupesh Baghel’s Big ChargeIndia Approves Rs 3.25 Lakh Crore Rafale Fighter Jet Deal As Air Force Seeks Squadron Expansion Plan123PhotostoriesFrom ‘Aashiqui 2’ to ‘Mohabbatein’: Romantic Bollywood films to watch on OTT this Valentine’s DayFrom ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ to ‘Bandwaale’: 9 new movies and shows to watch this week on OTTHow to make classic Paneer Paratha for breakfastThe silk route: Why these 5 Indian weaves belong in every modern wardrobe8 unique dishes made with bottle gourd (lauki) for kids tiffinThese are the world’s narrowest residential buildings: Thin but iconic5 legendary species of Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, and why tourists keep coming backValentine’s Day 2026: 7 unique gift ideas for him and her under INR 5000Top 5 abandoned-ghost malls in Delhi NCR which were once shopping havenThis Jimikand & Sattu Galouti Kebab is a must-try123Hot PicksBharat bandh todayGold Silver PricesBangladesh Elections 2026Bharat BandhIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingMyles GarrettErika KirkBad BunnyCatherine Polli Net WorthSeahawks Super Bowl paradeKayla NicoleAnthony JoshuaChloe KimCardi BMax Muncy
NEW DELHI: The Centre on Thursday told Supreme Court that normalcy returned in the UT of Ladakh after the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and the decision to take him into custody proved to be right and justified. Additional solicitor general (ASG) K M Nataraj told a bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and P B Varale the agitation and violence in Ladakh came under control after Wangchuk’s detention as he was the chief provocateur in Sept last year. “He was the chief provocateur that led to the violence in which four people were killed. After his detention, the agitation and violence came under control. Hence, it was proved that the detention order was a perfect order, which was justified in the situation,” Nataraj said. Concluding his submission, the ASG said all procedural requirements were meticulously complied with during Wangchuk’s detention. “Once there is compliance of statutory requirements, there is no question to sit over the subjective satisfaction of the detaining authority. Such order can be passed on suspicion or reasonable probability,” he said. Hearing will resume on Feb 16 when senior advocate Kapil Sibal argues the case on behalf of Wangchuk.
