Viral Courtroom Debate Sparks Discussion on Marriage and Financial Stability

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): A recent viral video has reignited a heated debate on the intersection of marriage and finances, particularly focusing on the expectation that men should have a stable income before getting married. The video shows a courtroom scene where a judge questions a man about his financial status, with the man admitting he does not currently have a regular job.

Judge: “You don’t have a job?”

Man: “No, sir. I had written that whenever I am called, I go and give a doctor’s service.”

Judge: “When they drew the preemption, that was totally wrong. What did you say about your income?”

Man: “Sir, I said that I don’t have a job now. When I was called, I wrote that I had a job.”

Judge: “You are a doctor. You don’t have any right. Only the lawyer has the right to get married without an income. A doctor has no right. If you didn’t have an income, why did you get married?”

The exchange has sparked a strong reaction on social media, with users divided on the fairness of the judge's remarks. Some feel that financial stability should be a prerequisite for marriage, while others question why only the man's finances are being scrutinized.

One user pointed out, “Your Honor, it’s odd that the court questions the man’s finances but doesn’t ask the woman why she married without income. Shouldn’t both parties’ choices and responsibilities be equally examined?”

Another raised concerns over the legality of the judge's statement, asking, “Is there any law in any country that requires a male to have a stable income to get married?”

While some users defended the judge's stance, saying financial stability is important for marriage, others criticized his remarks. One commenter wrote, “This judge should let the public know under which law it is written that you can only marry if you have an income. What if the person had an income when he got married and later lost it? Is that a crime?”

The debate underscores the ongoing discussion surrounding gender roles, financial expectations, and societal norms in marriage. While financial stability plays an undeniable role in many successful marriages, the question remains—should it be a legal requirement or simply a societal expectation?