In one of the significant developments, the Supreme Court on Wednesday emphasized the importance of the housewifes role in the family, underlining the practical measures to ensure economic stability for women. The observations were made by a bench of Justice BV Nagarathan and Justice Augustine George Masih while announcing the decision on the maintenance of the divorced Muslim woman from her husband under Section 125 of the CrPC.The statement from the court came during the hearing a petition filed by a man challenging Telangana High Court order refusing to interfere with the maintenance order. The apex court said that a married woman can seek maintenance from her husband irrespective of religion. The court also underlined the practical measures such as maintaining a joint bank account and sharing ATM access to ensure economic stability for the women of the household. What did the Supreme Court sayThe Supreme Court of India has emphasized the necessity of practical measures to ensure financial inclusion and security for homemakers. Recognizing the significant role homemakers play in the family and economy, the Court has highlighted the need for policies that provide them with joint access to family bank accounts and ATMs.It seems that the initiative aims to empower homemakers by granting them greater financial autonomy and participation in household financial decisions. It is a step towards acknowledging their contributions and ensuring they have the necessary tools to manage financial resources effectively.
