New Delhi, February 4: The Supreme Court expressed concern over the health of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, prompting a request to the Centre to reconsider his detention under the National Security Act (NSA).

Justices Aravind Kumar and P.B. Varale raised issues about Wangchuk’s deteriorating health and asked whether his detention could be reviewed. The court noted that Wangchuk’s health report was poor, and his detention had been ongoing since September 26, 2025.

While responding, Additional Solicitor General K.M. Nataraj stated that Wangchuk’s provocative speech had allegedly incited violence in Leh, where four died and 161 were injured. He argued that Wangchuk’s influence was sufficient for instigation, even without direct participation.

The Centre justified Wangchuk’s detention, citing his role in stirring unrest and potentially influencing Gen Z for protests. However, Wangchuk’s wife, Gitanjali J Angmo, filed a plea challenging his detention, prompting the court’s intervention.