The Supreme Court of India on 20 March 2026 reprimanded a husband from Karnataka seeking d!vorce on the ground that his wife did not perform household chores. The bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta emphasised that marriage is a partnership and that expecting a wife to act as a maid does not constitute cruelty under the law. The Court urged shared responsibility between spouses and highlighted evolving norms in modern relationships. ➡ Court Stresses Equality in Marriage Hearing the petition, the Supreme Court noted, 'You are not marrying a maid, you are marrying a life partner.' Officials observed that refusing chores alone does not legally qualify as cruɇlty. The remarks underline the importance of fairness and mutual respect in domestic life. ➡ Background of the Case The husband alleged that his wife’s refusal to cook, clean, and wash made cohabitation intolerable. The Court clarified that domestic responsibilities should be shared, particularly when both partners work outside the home. ➡ This observation reinforces gender equality and challenges outdated stereotypes. Marriage should be a partnership of respect and collaboration. ⚡⚡ How can society encourage shared responsibilities at home while respecting individual choices? #MarriageEquality #NotAMaid #SharedResponsibilities #SupremeCourtIndia #ModernMarriage #TheLogicalIndian

Good vibes at #absolutland, doing as I please! 😎 Check out this stunning collab by @Kirzoz3D & @tangpoko ✨ #NotAMaid 😋 @AbsolutUS

Since hubby "forgets" most things I tell him to help keep this house tidy, I've taken to sticky notes as reminders and signed them 'the cleaning fairy'. #notamaid #stopbeinganass #Conflictfirstaid

Got to be something wrong, that's a massive cry for attention #NotAMaid

For anyone who might still be confused—being a stay at home parent does NOT include maid services. Especially when I’m not your fucking wife. Grow up. #sahm #pissed #fuckyou #cleanupafteryourself #notamaid

One part of a being a mom that I really enjoy is picking up every single cup that my little humans leave behind. It’s like a frat party in here. Clean up after yourselves offspring! #momlife #notamaid

I don't know who needs to hear this but GO CLEAN UP THE FUCKING MESS YOU JUST MADE. And wipe down the damn counter when you're done. You're not an effing goat. #covidquaratine #notamaid #justifiablehomicide

I don’t know why my mother in law looked at me like an insane person when I said I don’t do my husband’s laundry. 🤷🏼‍♀️ #notamaid

Toddlers are so much fun. It looks like a tornado stayed with us for the weekend. I'm cleaning but can't find the vacuum cleaner anywhere... How can a whole vacuum cleaner hide? 😂 Mondays, am I right? #overit #notamaid #seriously

I want a man who will help me around the house. He make sure he’s doing his part to ensure we have a beautiful home. If you can’t do that. You’re doing it wrong. If you have to be told repeatedly to do something and then don’t do it anyway. Why are you here? 🤨 #notamaid

I haven’t posted anything but I’ve been really sick. Bronchitis. So I forgot to wash H’s work pants and he’s been stomping around cussing for 15 minutes. So sorry I didn’t take time from throwing up, coughing, diarrhea and chills to wash YOUR clothes. #notamaid

Someone left an empty nasty Marylou's cup on the counter of the classroom. If you cannot be responsible for cleaning up after yourself there will be no food or drink other than water allowed in Allied Health. #NotAMaid #ShowRespect #DontRuinItForEveryoneElse

If you want to spend your life as a servant with no reciprocity, you do so, but don't expect all women to want this foolishness. 🙄#notamaid

Honestly could care less about the gifts for nurses week, I would be satisfied with a freaking please or thank you 🙄 #notamaid

If you just said please, it’s amazing how much more happier I would be to help you #notamaid

If I was rich... I would hire someone to blow dry and style my hair every morning! #notachef #notamaid

Idk what's worse, throwing away a dozen drink bottles or having to wash a dozen cups 😩 I hate cleaning #notamaid

come on you got to get with it...I need a job so if I can help(notamaid)him..#wegottadobetter

Hate when you clean up and people come right behind you and mess thigns up, i am not a maid service #Annoyed #NotAMaid #CleanUpYourMess

Happy 16th birthday to this cutie!❤️ love you Angela & all our show memories together! @angelmariele #shesawaitress #notamaid