A Call for Recognition: Homemakers' Rights in Property Ownership

The Delhi High Court has emphasized the urgent need for statutory measures to recognize homemakers' contributions to property ownership. This comes after a woman's plea was rejected by a family court, subsequently upheld by the high court, challenging her share in marital assets.

The bench, led by Justices Anil Kshetarpal and Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar, noted the vital role homemakers play in managing households, allowing families to save on various domestic expenses. Despite these contributions, the court acknowledged the absence of a statutory basis for determining ownership rights based on such roles.

While rejecting the plea, the court indicated that future legislative actions could provide meaningful recognition to the contributions of homemakers, ensuring their efforts in marital asset acquisition are adequately valued and considered.

(With inputs from agencies.)