Husband Must Contribute To Cooking’ : Supreme Court tells on divoce matter

In a matrimonial case where the husband is seeking divorce on the ground of cruelty, the Supreme Court today orally observed that allegations such as wife not adequately performing household chores (like cooking etc.) do not amount to cruelty. The Court emphasized that the times have changed and the husband as well must contribute to such affairs. “You’re not marrying a maid, you’re marrying a life partner”, remarked Justice Sandeep Mehta.

“You’re not marrying a maid, you’re marrying a life partner”, remarked Justice Sandeep Mehta.

The top court emphasised that the times have changed and the husband as well must contribute to such affairs.

“You have to contribute in this cooking, washing, etc. Today’s times are different,” Justice Vikram Nath said.

The parties got married in 2017 and have an eight-year-old boy.(UPDATED ON 20TH MARCH 2026)