The Supreme Court of India has adjourned the hearing of a habeas corpus petition filed by Gitanjali J Angmo, wife of environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk, challenging his detention under the National Security Act (NSA). The petition, which seeks Wangchuk’s immediate release and access to his family, has been rescheduled for hearing next Tuesday by a bench comprising Justices Aravind Kumar and NV Anjaria.
During today’s proceedings, the court issued notices to the Centre, the Jammu & Kashmir administration, and the Rajasthan government in response to Angmo … . The bench also inquired why the grounds of Wangch.
Wangchuk, a prominent environmentalist and social reformer … following violent clashes in the Union Territory and Sixth Schedule status. The unrest resulted in four deaths and approximately 90 injuries. Wangchuk was subsequently moved to Jodhpur Central Jail … reportedly without access to his family, necessary medications.
In her petition, Angmo alleges that Wangchuk’s detention is “illegal, arbitrary, and … ,” violating fundamental rights guaranteed under Articles … She further accuses authorities of suppressing peaceful environmental … .
Angmo was present in the … alongside senior advocates Kapil Sibal … . Sibal informed the court that Angmo had not been allowed to meet her … individually and urged the court not to … .”
The bench observed that the grounds … noted that there was no legal impediment … this stage. Sibal also highlighted that Wangch … .
Before approaching the Supreme Court, Angmo had written to President Droupadi … . It sought immediate access to Wangch … .
Wangchuk, through … is completed. Lawyers and Dorjee were granted special … .
The petition also highlighted the impact … .
The plea demanded that Wangch … .