Maggi noodles are a staple in many households, but could they really cause a divorce? In a surprising case known as the “Maggi case,” a couple’s marriage ended because the wife only cooked instant noodles for every meal.
According to a report, a man sought divorce from his wife after discovering that she could not cook anything other than Maggi. The woman prepared it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This unusual case was shared by ML Raghunath, the principal district and sessions court judge in Mysuru, who encountered the case when he was serving as the district judge in Ballari.
Judge Raghunath described how the husband complained that his wife would only go to the grocery store to buy Maggi. Due to their differences, the couple eventually divorced by mutual consent. Judge Raghunath also noted a significant rise in divorce cases in recent years.
He stated, “The husband said his wife didn’t know how to cook anything other than Maggi noodles. She served it for every meal, and he was frustrated that she only bought instant noodles from the store.”
Discussing the trend in divorce cases, Judge Raghunath mentioned that some couples file for divorce shortly after their wedding day. He highlighted that the reasons for separation often include trivial matters such as not communicating with the partner, putting salt on the wrong side of the plate, disagreements over the color of a wedding suit, or not spending enough time together.
Judge Raghunath further commented, “Divorce cases have been increasing drastically over the years. By law, couples must live together for at least a year before filing for divorce. Without this law, divorce petitions could be filed directly from wedding halls.”
He explained that the court tries to resolve conflicts and encourage reconciliation by addressing psychological issues rather than physical ones. While some couples do reunite, the emotional scars of their disputes often remain. Out of 800-900 matrimonial cases, only about 20-30 result in successful reconciliation. In a recent Lok Adalat, only 32 out of around 110 divorce cases ended in reunion.
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