Berhampur, Dec 2: In a spectacular ruling,  the Sub-Divisional Judicial Magistrate, Berhampur has directed a couple on Tuesday, to stay together for a week.

At the same time, the court has asked local police for the protection of the woman, namely Tapaswini Dash who was undertaking dharna before his husband’s house since November 23 demanding the rights of a wife.

According to the court order, Tapaswini and her solemnized husband Sumit Sahu will stay together for 7 days at a rented house in Aska, which will be arranged by Aska police.

However, they will not meet anybody else including social activists and family members during the stay.

Besides, the SDJM urged Inspector In-Charge (IIC), Aska police station to arrange rented accommodation for the couple and ensure their personal safety.