Supreme Court Questions Centre Over Transcript Accuracy

The Supreme Court on February 16, 2026 questioned the Central government over the accuracy of transcripts and videos used to justify climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s detention under the National Security Act. The bench said government translations appeared longer and materially different from the original three-minute speech, directed sealed submission of the pen drive, and sought precise transcripts to determine the detention’s basis. The matter returns on February 19.