Lawyer Reveals Absurd Reasons For Which Couples Have Filed For Divorce

In India, where marriage is held on sacred ground, divorce is treated as taboo. Women, especially, are taught that their husband’s home is their home and that the only time they should leave it is when they leave the world. The great Indian wedding holds immense cultural importance. It’s not only a union of two people; it’s a union of families, cultures, and traditions. It’s bound by religious beliefs and societal values, and it shapes our beloved country.

Indian divorce rates are one of the lowest in all of the world. According to recent data from the Global Index, India’s divorce rate stood at an astounding 1%. Although the numbers are increasing, they don’t have a pace.

Divorce is an extremely hectic and traumatic procedure that takes a toll on couples

It’s emotionally, physically, and financially exhausting. Families break and relations turn sour, but sometimes it’s the right thing to do. Considering the complexity of legal separation, one would think it would take grave reasons for a married couple to go through with it. When it comes to divorce proceedings, reasons like mental abuse, domestic abuse, adultery, monetary troubles, cruelty, and so on are quite common and understandable.

Mumbai-based lawyer exposed the most shockingly bizarre reasons why couples demanded a divorce

In the reel, she mentioned trivial complaints, which resulted in a divorce appeal. These included “wife dressed in a vulgar manner during honeymoon,” “wife refused to touch husband’s feet,” “wife can’t cook and had to leave for work without breakfast,” and “husband is preparing for UPSC and can’t give her any time,” which, according to an India Today story, came to light last year in Bhopal.

One ridiculous complaint stated,

“Husband gives too much love and attention and doesn’t fight at all.”

Is that toxic enough? Kaul was most likely alluding to the 2020 case in which a Uttar Pradesh lady requested a divorce from her husband, claiming he loved her too much and that they had never fought in 18 months of marriage.

She captioned her video,

“Matlab Shaadi hi kyun karna hai” (Why even bother getting married?)

The video has 1.7 million views, 108 million likes, and 1.8 million comments. Netizens were taken aback by how easy it is for some married people to seek divorce. One user commented, “Premarital counseling should be made compulsory,” and another said, “Shows that for those looking for excuses, even trivial issues can be a trigger.”

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Take a look at some of the comments on the viral video

Marriages last when individual choices are respected while preserving the sanctity of the union. While these issues seem bizarre, it’s important to remember that each relationship is unique, and what appears insignificant on the surface may be related to something deeper. Providing support and guidance to these couples can be a good alternative to divorce. Don’t you think?