Nagpur Witnesses Increase in Marital Disputes: Love Marriages Encounter Greater Challenges, Data Shows

Ziya Khan

February 8, 2025

Data from the Bharosa Cell highlights that love marriages in Nagpur encounter more hurdles compared to arranged marriages. Over the last eight years, around 5,000 couples who defied societal norms to marry for love sought police intervention to resolve marital disputes. On the other hand, 11,087 individuals in arranged marriages also approached the Bharosa Cell for help during the same period.

Between 2018 and 2024, a total of 5,995 couples in the city opted for mutual separation through the Family Court, translating to an average of two divorces per day. Experts identify ego clashes, suspicions of infidelity, financial stress, and household disputes as primary reasons for these conflicts. However, counselors emphasized that timely intervention and counseling can help couples navigate these challenges successfully.

Why Love Marriages Face More Struggles

Senior Police Inspector Seema Surve from the Bharosa Cell explained that love marriages often come with unique difficulties. “Couples frequently approach us with complaints against each other. Promises made before marriage are often broken, leading to mistrust and disputes. Additionally, the lack of parental support in love marriages adds to their struggles,” she shared.Counselor Pranali Pawane highlighted that early marriages contribute significantly to marital problems. “Young couples often lack the maturity to handle responsibilities, which leads to conflicts over finances and doubts. In inter-caste marriages, family opposition can further worsen the situation,” she explained.

Rising Complaints and Alimony Cases

The number of complaints from love marriages has increased steadily over the years, with 881 cases reported in 2024, compared to 524 in 2017. Alimony cases also remain high, peaking at 709 filings in 2022.This rise in marital disputes underscores the importance of counseling and support systems like the Bharosa Cell, which play a crucial role in fostering harmony amidst modern pressures.

Alimony Cases Filed (2018–2024):

2018: 707
2019: 715
2020: 413
2021: 642
2022: 709
2023: 590
2024: 632

Complaints After Love Marriages (2017–2024):

2017: 524
2018: 553
2019: 386
2020: 458
2021: 641
2022: 789
2023: 785
2024: 881

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