The Union Government on Monday (December 8) opposed a request made by Sonam Wangchuk to appear before the Supreme Court via video conferencing from Jodhpur jail in the hearing on the challenge to his detention under the National Security Act.

Dr. Gitanjali Angmo , Wangchuk's wife, has approached the Supreme Court through a habeas corpus petition challenging the detention of the Ladakh social activist, who has been detained after the Ladakh protests for statehood. turned violent in September.

Today, the bench comprising Justice Aravid Kumar and Justice NV Anjarai could not hear the matter as both counsels were engaged in a prior matter.

Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal(for Dr Angmo) submitted that an order may be passed in regards to Sonam connecting via VC. He said: "Sonam was to be c

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