The Madhya Pradesh High Court hailed a woman as the “ideal Indian wife” for staying with her in-laws for nearly two decades after her husband deserted her. The court rejected the husband’s divorce plea, calling his allegations false and appreciating the wife’s endurance and respect for marital duties.
The Supreme Court ruled against the State’s notion that providing compensation for land acquisition is an act of generosity, affirming citizens’ right to property. In response to a contempt case, the Court dismissed arguments that delay in compensation benefitted landowners, and left the option open for landowners to challenge the compensation award.