The Delhi High Court has dismissed a PIL challenging the removal of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and his supporters from a protest site, saying the petition was not maintainable.
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the removal of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and his supporters from a protest site in the national capital, observing that the plea was not maintainable.
The petition sought judicial intervention over the alleged removal of Wangchuk and his supporters during their protest. However, the High Court declined to entertain the PIL, stating that the matter did not warrant consideration under public interest litigation.
The case stems from a recent protest in Delhi, where Wangchuk and his supporters had gathered to press their demands. Following police action to remove the protesters, the incident sparked political reactions and legal challenges.
During the hearing, the court emphasized that individuals who believe their legal or constitutional rights have been violated are free to pursue appropriate legal remedies through the proper judicial process rather than through a PIL.
The ruling comes amid ongoing debates over the regulation of public protests in the national capital and the balance between citizens’ right to protest and the need to maintain public order.
The dismissal of the PIL marks the latest legal development in the case, while discussions surrounding the protest and its aftermath continue in political and legal circles.
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