Delhi High Court Weighs In on Climate Protest Plea

The Delhi High Court is reviewing a plea by Sonam Wangchuk and others seeking permission to hold a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar. The court issued notices to Delhi police and the government, demanding responses. Wangchuk's group aims to include Ladakh under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.

The Delhi High Court has called for a response from the city police regarding a plea filed by climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and others, seeking permission to conduct a peaceful demonstration at Jantar Mantar in the capital city.

A bench comprising Justices Prathiba M Singh and Amit Sharma sent out notices to the Delhi Police and Delhi government, directing them to respond to the petition from the Apex Body Leh, with the hearing set for October 22.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the police, argued that the plea lacked urgency. Wangchuk and his associates, who were detained by local police and released later, are pressing for Ladakh's inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, which governs tribal areas in specific northeastern states as autonomous districts and regions.

(With inputs from agencies.)