India, Oct. 29 -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought responses from the Centre and the Union Territory of Ladakh within ten days on an amended plea filed by climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali J Angmo, challenging his detention under the National Security Act (NSA).

A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and NV Anjaria directed Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre and the Ladakh administration, to file their responses and listed the matter for hearing on November 24. The bench also permitted senior advocate Kapil Sibal, representing Angmo, to file a rejoinder if necessary.

On October 15, the top court had deferred the hearing after Angmo sought to file an amended petition with additional grounds contestin...