Can a husband divorce his wife for not cooking? Bombay high court answers
TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 26, 2026, 12:30 (IST)
The Bombay high court declared that wives are not "deemed maids" and cannot be accused of cruelty for imperfect household chores. Overturning a divorce order, the court mandated a husband to pay Rs 20,000 monthly maintenance, emphasizing marriage as an equal partnership, not a service contract. Cruelty requires severe conduct, not minor marital disagreements.