SC slams Centre over Sonam Wangchuk's detention, questions 'Jaipur AIIMS better than Ladakh' claim

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News18•09-02-2026, 17:24
SC slams Centre over Sonam Wangchuk's detention, questions 'Jaipur AIIMS better than Ladakh' claim
- •Supreme Court hears habeas corpus petition for climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's release, filed by his wife Dr. Gitanjali Angmo.
- •Justices Arvind Kumar and P.B. Varale question Centre on reconsideration of Wangchuk's detention since September 26 last year.
- •ASG K.M. Natraj states 'nothing has been done so far' regarding reconsideration, infuriating the judges.
- •Centre argues Jaipur AIIMS is better for Wangchuk's health than Ladakh, claiming excellent treatment.
- •Court rejects Centre's request for adjournment, emphasizing individual liberty and setting next hearing for Wednesday.
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