'You Are Not Marrying A Maid, Husband Also Must Contribute To Cooking' : Supreme Court Tells Man

Debby Jain

20 March 2026 4:36 PM IST

  • You Are Not Marrying A Maid, Husband Also Must Contribute To Cooking : Supreme Court Tells Man

    "You (husband) have to contribute in cooking, washing, etc. Today's times are different", said Justice Vikram Nath.

    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...

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