The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing on Gitanjali Angmo’s plea challenging Sonam Wangchuk’s detention under the National Security Act. The matter will now be heard on February 26, as the Centre defends the detention citing national security concerns.
The Centre told the Supreme Court of India that climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was detained under NSA for allegedly instigating people in a sensitive border area near Pakistan and China. The government said all legal safeguards were followed, while the Court will continue hearing the matter.
The Supreme Court has adjourned to January 29 the hearing on a plea filed by the wife of Sonam Wangchuk, challenging his detention under the National Security Act. The petition alleges arbitrary detention, non-supply of complete grounds, and violation of fundamental rights.
