The Union government on Monday opposed before the Supreme Court a request that climate activist Sonam Wangchuk be allowed to appear through video conferencing from Jodhpur jail in the case challenging his detention under the National Security Act (NSA).

The bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and N V Anjaria was hearing a petition filed by Gitanjali J Angmo, Wangchuk’s wife, alleging that his detention was illegal, arbitrary, and in violation of fundamental rights.

Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for Angmo, requested that Wangchuk be permitted to address the court virtually. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta opposed the plea, stating the government would then be obliged to extend similar treatment to “all convicts across the country.” Following the brief exchange, the bench adjourned the

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