New Delhi, Jan. 7 -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear a habeas corpus petition filed by activist Gitanjali J. Angmo seeking the release of Ladakh-based social activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk, who is presently lodged in Central Jail, Jodhpur following his detention under the National Security Act (NSA).
A Bench comprising Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice P.B. Varale took note of the submissions made in the matter and scheduled the plea for hearing on Thursday at 2 pm.
During the brief hearing, Justice Aravind Kumar indicated that the case would be taken up the next day as his "brother Judge wanted to go through the case." Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for the petitioner, consented to the listing.
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