My biggest heartache: Why Celina Jaitly urges women to sign a prenup before marriage
(Source: Instagram/@celinajaitlyofficial) In a recent interview, actor Celina Jaitly urged women to consider signing a prenuptial agreement before marriage if they have personal assets. Reflecting on her own experiences, she shared that relationships can at times revolve around financial assets, thereby underscoring the importance of protecting one’s financial independence. “I would recommend that girls, please do a prenup. If you have assets of your own, please do a prenup before marrying. Keep your assets separate always. Because, you know, it always boils down to assets,” she told India Today, further adding: “All the love, all the care, all the promises of togetherness, the children, the deaths — everything boils down to assets at the end of the day. And that is my biggest heartache.”DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. What is a prenup? Sachin Bhandawat, Partner at Khaitan & Co, says that a prenuptial agreement, or more broadly a marital agreement, is a written arrangement entered into by spouses or prospective spouses to record their financial rights and obligations during marriage and in the event of separation, divorce, or death. It may cover matters such as separate and joint property, division of assets, household expenses, savings, investments, maintenance expectations, and other financial arrangements. “In India, prenuptial agreements are not recognised under a separate statute and are not automatically enforceable merely because the parties have signed them. Their enforceability is generally tested against principles of Indian contract law, including free consent, lawful consideration, lawful object, and public policy,” he elaborates. Therefore, a prenuptial agreement cannot override matrimonial law or statutory rights, but it may be considered by courts along with applicable personal law, property law principles, and the facts of the case.
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