Can detention be extended beyond one year? Supreme Court asks Centre how long it proposes to extend Mehbooba Mufti's detention

"Even people in jails are allowed to meet their families", Senior Counsel Nitya Ramakrishna argued on Mufti's behalf.
Habeas Corpus petition for Mehbooba Mufti was heard by Supreme Court today
Habeas Corpus petition for Mehbooba Mufti was heard by Supreme Court today
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The Supreme Court today asked the Central government how long it proposes to extend the detention of former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, who has been confined since August 5 last year.

The Court also asked the Centre whether Mufti's detention could extend beyond a period of one year.

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