The long-standing marital dispute between Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C. Joseph Vijay and his wife Sangeetha Sornalingam has come to a formal end. Sangeetha officially withdrew her petition for the dissolution of marriage during a hearing at the Chengalpattu Family Court today.
Key Developments in Court
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Virtual Hearing: Sangeetha appeared before Family Court Judge Sujatha via video conferencing and presented her submissions directly to the court for approximately 15 minutes before seeking permission to withdraw the case.
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No Objections Raised: Legal counsel representing Vijay raised no objections to the withdrawal, prompting the court to formally accept the plea and terminate all associated legal proceedings.
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Case Dismissal: Along with the divorce petition, her secondary petition seeking residency rights in their matrimonial home in Neelankarai, Chennai, and permanent alimony has also been closed.
Summary of the Case Timeline
| Date | Key Event / Proceeding |
| August 25, 1999 | Vijay and Sangeetha married in a traditional Hindu ceremony in Chennai following their UK marriage registration. |
| February 2026 | Sangeetha filed for divorce at the Chengalpattu District Family Court citing irreconcilable differences and seeking residency rights and permanent alimony. |
| June 15, 2026 | Sangeetha first indicated her intention to withdraw the petition during a virtual hearing; the matter was adjourned to August 7. |
| August 7, 2026 | Case officially closed following the voluntary withdrawal of all petitions by Sangeetha. |
Neither CM Vijay nor Sangeetha Sornalingam has issued a public statement regarding the reasons behind the decision to withdraw the petitions.
