The Supreme Court postponed the hearing on Gitanjali J. Angmo’s plea challenging the detention of her husband, Sonam Wangchuk, under the National Security Act to January 8. Angmo’s petition labeled Wangchuk’s detention as “illegal” and a violation of his fundamental rights. During the hearing, the Bench acknowledged Angmo’s request to present a video.
Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, representing Angmo, confirmed that the other side had been informed about the video presentation. However, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed the court that he might not be present due to prior commitments. The court allowed this arrangement and rescheduled the hearing for the next day.
The Supreme Court had earlier allowed Angmo to amend her petition and instructed the Centre, UT administration, and jail authorities to submit additional responses. In her amended plea, Angmo argued that Wangchuk’s detention lacked proper scrutiny and violated NSA procedural safeguards. The Ladakh administration defended the detention, citing Wangchuk’s alleged involvement in inciting unrest in Leh.
