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\"\"Srinagar: The High Court of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir is scheduled to hear next week a petition filed by Aam Aadmi Party Member of Legislative Assembly Meraj Malik challenging his detention under draconian Public Safety Act (PSA)<\/p>\n

According to Kashmir Media Service, Justice Mohammad Yousuf Wani heard submissions from state counsels Sunil Sethi and Monica Kohli today.<\/p>\n

The matter has been listed for further hearing on February 19, Advocate Appu Singh Slathia told reporters after the proceedings.<\/p>\n

The court had previously heard part of the arguments advanced by the state counsels last week.<\/p>\n

Meraj Malik, who represents Doda constituency, was detained under the PSA in September last year. His detention has been challenged before the High Court by the Aam Aadmi Party. KMS\u201424A<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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