Why Prenups Should Be a Thing in India

Marriage in India is often seen as a sacred bond, but let’s be real—it’s also a financial and legal partnership. And when things fall apart, the fallout can be messy, expensive, and emotionally exhausting. That’s why prenups should be normalized here too. They don’t predict divorce; they just ensure fairness, protect individual assets, and prevent years of legal battles. Yet, Indian laws refuse to recognize them, clinging to the outdated belief that they undermine marriage. But think about it—we sign contracts for jobs, businesses, even Netflix subscriptions, yet the most important commitment of our lives is left to blind faith? That’s not romance, that’s recklessness. Legalizing prenups wouldn’t weaken marriage—it would strengthen it by bringing clarity, security, and mutual respect into the equation. It’s time we stop treating them like a taboo and start seeing them for what they really are: a sign of maturity, not mistrust.