Indian Woman seeks Divorce due to Husband’s Bad Hygiene

In a bizarre turn of events, an Indian woman filed for divorce against her husband, citing his poor hygiene.

The incident occurred in Agra, Uttar Pradesh.

It was reported that the unnamed woman wanted to divorce just 40 days after they tied the knot.

She expressed her distress about living with a partner who didn’t seem to prioritise basic cleanliness, claiming it led to an unpleasant body odour.

The woman went to a family counselling centre to share her concerns.

During the inquiry conducted by officials, her husband admitted that he typically bathed only once or twice a month.

He mentioned that he sometimes used Gangajal – water from the Ganges – once a week for cleaning up.

Despite his attempts to improve, including bathing six times during their brief marriage, tensions didn’t ease.

Due to this, the woman eventually returned to her parents’ home.

Amid this chaos, her family filed a complaint of dowry harassment at the local police station, along with her divorce request.

After some talks with authorities, Rajesh agreed to start bathing daily to address her concerns.

However, she remained firm in her decision to end the marriage.

The couple is set to meet again at the counselling centre on September 22, 2024.

Their families are hoping they find a resolution that works for both of them.

As bizarre as this incident appears to be, it is not the first of its kind.

In January 2024, a Turkish woman filed for divorce due to her husband’s poor hygiene.

She claimed that he rarely showered, smelled of sweat, and brushed his teeth only once or twice per week.

Her lawyer stated that the defendant wore the same clothes for at least five days in a row.

Witnesses were brought in to confirm these claims, including mutual acquaintances and even some of the husband’s co-workers.

The court attributed full fault to the husband while authorising the couple’s separation and ruling 500,000 Turkish liras in compensation.

In one case in 2020, a woman from Bihar sought divorce as her husband avoided regular baths and brushing his teeth.

The woman’s complaint was noted by the State Women’s Commission (SWC), which directed her 23-year-old husband to mend his ways within two months.