Delhi Police Blocks Climate Activist Protest at Jantar Mantar

The Delhi High Court has issued notice to Delhi Police on a plea by climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and others to protest at Jantar Mantar. The Apex Body Leh, representing Ladakh, organized a march demanding inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. The case is under consideration for October 22.

The Delhi High Court has sought the stance of the Delhi Police on a request by climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and his associates to stage a protest at Jantar Mantar. The plea was filed by the Apex Body Leh, seeking permission for the protest.

A bench comprising justices Prathiba M Singh and Amit Sharma has officially notified both the police and the Delhi government, awaiting their responses. The hearing has been scheduled for October 22.

The protest is part of a larger movement advocating for Ladakh's inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, pushing for statehood, separate Lok Sabha seats for Leh and Kargil, and other regional demands.

(With inputs from agencies.)